Soil: Essential to a Healthy Plant

Soil is perhaps the most important element in your plant's life. Good succulent soil facilitates drainage and ensures that your plant does not sit in moisture. Moisture is a succulent's worst enemy. Good soil will be made from one third part soil, one third part pumice or gravel and one third part sand. Try to mimic a desert growing environment. The cactus soil on the market contains too much organic material and does not allow for adequate drainage. Buy this, and add your own pebbles and or pumice stones, and sand. Make sure that the water runs quickly through your final mixture before you plant your succulent in it. If you think your plant is on its last legs, and you need some help, better soil may be the answer.