Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix – 4L Westland

Westland Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix contains just the right level of nutrients with added grit and sand for excellent drainage

• For strong healthy plants
• Specialist blend
• Added grit and sand for optimum drainage
• Contains water-retaining Seramis
• 4L

When To Use 

April to September

How To Use

• Water plant well and allow to drain
• Choose a pot around 305cm larger than the old one with drainage holes
• Place a layer of potting mix in the bottom of the new pot and carefully remove the plant from its pot
• Holding it upright and in the middle of the pot, carefully fill it with potting mix around the sides until the pot is full
• Tap the pot to settle the mix
• Water well

Sowing Seeds

• Fill seed tray with potting mix. Water thoroughly using a fine rose
• Allow to drain for several hours
• Succulent seeds are very small so just press them into the moist potting mix
• Cover the tray with glass or a clear polythene bag to retain moisture, keep in a warm place but out of direct sunlight
• Pot on seedlings when large enough to handle

Potting and Re-Potting

Seedlings

• Fill the pot or seed tray with potting mix and level off
• Prick off seedlings into holes
• Gently firm the potting mix, add a little more if necessary and water in

Cuttings

• Rooted cuttings should be potted on into individual pots or containers, taking care with fragile roots
• For larger cuttings, half fill a pot, place the plant in position and fill around the roots with potting mix
• Gently firm mix and water well

Re-potting

• Best advised during the growing season
• Water the plant and allow to drain before removing carefully from the pot using folded paper to protect your hand against spikes
• Put a layer of potting mix in the new pot and sit the plant on it
• Fill the rest of the pot with potting mix, firming lightly around the root ball
• Do not water for a few days to prevent rotting of damaged roots

Feeding

• Westland Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix will supply your plant with all the nutrients they need for strong, healthy growth during the first 4-6 weeks
• After that, feed them at 2-3 week intervals during the growing season with Cacti feed