Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix

Why Use

• This free draining potting mix encourages optimum root development vital to the successful cultivation of all cacti and succulents
• Contains unique Seramis granules for optimum water and nutrient availability
• Contains grit and sand for optimum drainage and good root development

How to Use

• Water plant well and allow to drain
• Choose a pot around 3-5cm 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 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
• then 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 hands 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 and 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 two-three week intervals during the growing season with Cacti & Succulent Feed - Hanley's of Cork (hanleysofcork.com)

Watering

• Westland Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix will supply your plants with all the nutrients they need for strong, healthy growth during the first 4–6 weeks
• After that, feed them at two-three week intervals during the growing season with Cacti & Succulent Feed - Hanley's of Cork (hanleysofcork.com)