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How to use the Cacti & Succulent Soil Mix

Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

Also, remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Cacti & Succulent soil. Add a small layer of Cacti & Succulent mix at the bottom of the pot.

Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Cacti & Succulent soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Cacti & Succulent soil. 

Lightly pat the Cacti & Succulent mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Cacti & Succulent mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

Why the Cacti & Succulent mix works. 

Gritty, airy, and well-draining are the main characteristics of this mix. To avoid overwatering there is a great amount of perlite, pumice & horticultural sand. This prevents root rot. The nutrients are designed to support the root, stem & leaf growth of your plant. 

    The original habitat of the Cacti & Succulent plants

    Most cacti & succulent-type plants originate from dry, desert locations. These habitats have long dry seasons and little nutrients in the water. Both types of plants use their leaves & body to store water for these periods. The desert locations are usually sandy & rocky and drain quickly. This Cacti & Succulent mix mimics that environment.

    How to care for Cacti & Succulent plants

    Cacti & succulents cover many thousands of species. Water the cacti & succulent mix once every 2 weeks during the hotter period (spring and summer) and once every month during the colder period (autumn and winter). Only fertilise during the hotter period with specialized cacti & succulent fertiliser.

    Our cacti & succulent mix contains nutrients for at least 180 days, so no need to add fertiliser until a new hotter period has arrived. For some succulents, you will need to water them more often. A great tip for succulents is that when the leaves get soft to the touch they can use a drink. 

    Be sure to completely wet the cacti & succulent mix when watering, a common misconception is that you should water only a little every time. Imagine a cactus in the desert, once it does get water from rainfall, it will be completely drenched for a while. Give your plant the time to suck up some water into the cacti & succulent mix. 

    Cacti & succulents prefer a large amount of sunlight and can handle a few hours of sun, depending on the species. 

    Making an open terrarium

    An open terrarium requires specialized soil to thrive, the biggest risk is the rotting roots of succulents and cacti. Use our Cacti & Succulent mix & read this blog to get a headstart.

      How to use the Cacti & Succulent Soil Mix

      Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

      Also, remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Cacti & Succulent soil. Add a small layer of Cacti & Succulent mix at the bottom of the pot.

      Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Cacti & Succulent soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Cacti & Succulent soil. 

      Lightly pat the Cacti & Succulent mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Cacti & Succulent mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

      Why the Cacti & Succulent mix works. 

      Gritty, airy, and well-draining are the main characteristics of this mix. To avoid overwatering there is a great amount of perlite, pumice & horticultural sand. This prevents root rot. The nutrients are designed to support the root, stem & leaf growth of your plant. 

        The original habitat of the Cacti & Succulent plants

        Most cacti & succulent-type plants originate from dry, desert locations. These habitats have long dry seasons and little nutrients in the water. Both types of plants use their leaves & body to store water for these periods. The desert locations are usually sandy & rocky and drain quickly. This Cacti & Succulent mix mimics that environment.

        How to care for Cacti & Succulent plants

        Cacti & succulents cover many thousands of species. Water the cacti & succulent mix once every 2 weeks during the hotter period (spring and summer) and once every month during the colder period (autumn and winter). Only fertilise during the hotter period with specialized cacti & succulent fertiliser.

        Our cacti & succulent mix contains nutrients for at least 180 days, so no need to add fertiliser until a new hotter period has arrived. For some succulents, you will need to water them more often. A great tip for succulents is that when the leaves get soft to the touch they can use a drink. 

        Be sure to completely wet the cacti & succulent mix when watering, a common misconception is that you should water only a little every time. Imagine a cactus in the desert, once it does get water from rainfall, it will be completely drenched for a while. Give your plant the time to suck up some water into the cacti & succulent mix. 

        Cacti & succulents prefer a large amount of sunlight and can handle a few hours of sun, depending on the species. 

        Making an open terrarium

        An open terrarium requires specialized soil to thrive, the biggest risk is the rotting roots of succulents and cacti. Use our Cacti & Succulent mix & read this blog to get a headstart.

          Not sure if the Cacti & Succulent mix is right for your plant?
          Ingrediënts

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Cacti & Succulent mix:

          Ingredients of SYBASoil Cacti & Succulent mix:

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          Cacti & Succulent mix

          Cacti & Succulent mix

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          Aloe, Sansevieria, Ceropegia, Cacti, Succulent

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          Dries out quickly

          Keeps Cacti & Succulents Happy. Gritty texture dries quickly, reducing overwatering risk and mimicking natural conditions.

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          We have 55,000+ happy customers, with 99.6% reporting that their plants are thriving. That’s why we’re confident in offering this guarantee!
          The 99.6% satisfaction rate comes from a survey conducted by Sybotanica among 1,421 customers between March and October 2024.

          Conditions:
          1. Report any issues within 90 days of delivery via our guarantee form.
          2. Use the mix as received – do not mix with other soil or add any nutrients.
          3. Your purchase was made directly on our website
          4. You have the right mix according to the SYBASoil Guide / SYBAScan Plant ID

          If we can’t save your plant, you’ll get your money back and a new plant, up to €100 per order in new plant(s).

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          Cacti & Succulent mix Contains ±180 days of nutrients

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          At Sybotanica we not only want to make plants happy, but people happy as well. In our production team we exclusively hire people with a distance from the workforce, and help them rehabilitate to the normal working life.


          Take Peter for example:

          Peter has been with Sybotanica since the 1st hour, and has now been promoted to head of production & a permanent contract! Where he was the first employee, he now manages a team of 3 production workers.

          What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

          Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

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          Description

          How to use the Cacti & Succulent Soil Mix

          Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

          Also, remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Cacti & Succulent soil. Add a small layer of Cacti & Succulent mix at the bottom of the pot.

          Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Cacti & Succulent soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Cacti & Succulent soil. 

          Lightly pat the Cacti & Succulent mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Cacti & Succulent mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

          Why the Cacti & Succulent mix works. 

          Gritty, airy, and well-draining are the main characteristics of this mix. To avoid overwatering there is a great amount of perlite, pumice & horticultural sand. This prevents root rot. The nutrients are designed to support the root, stem & leaf growth of your plant. 

            The original habitat of the Cacti & Succulent plants

            Most cacti & succulent-type plants originate from dry, desert locations. These habitats have long dry seasons and little nutrients in the water. Both types of plants use their leaves & body to store water for these periods. The desert locations are usually sandy & rocky and drain quickly. This Cacti & Succulent mix mimics that environment.

            How to care for Cacti & Succulent plants

            Cacti & succulents cover many thousands of species. Water the cacti & succulent mix once every 2 weeks during the hotter period (spring and summer) and once every month during the colder period (autumn and winter). Only fertilise during the hotter period with specialized cacti & succulent fertiliser.

            Our cacti & succulent mix contains nutrients for at least 180 days, so no need to add fertiliser until a new hotter period has arrived. For some succulents, you will need to water them more often. A great tip for succulents is that when the leaves get soft to the touch they can use a drink. 

            Be sure to completely wet the cacti & succulent mix when watering, a common misconception is that you should water only a little every time. Imagine a cactus in the desert, once it does get water from rainfall, it will be completely drenched for a while. Give your plant the time to suck up some water into the cacti & succulent mix. 

            Cacti & succulents prefer a large amount of sunlight and can handle a few hours of sun, depending on the species. 

            Making an open terrarium

            An open terrarium requires specialized soil to thrive, the biggest risk is the rotting roots of succulents and cacti. Use our Cacti & Succulent mix & read this blog to get a headstart.

              How to use the Cacti & Succulent Soil Mix

              Using the mix is easy!  start with removing as much of the old soil as possible. Gently squeeze the pot while holding it sideways to loosen up the plant. Run the roots under lukewarm tap water to remove the last pieces and bits. 

              Also, remove any dead foliage that may still be on the plant using scissors. Now your plant is ready for its fresh Cacti & Succulent soil. Add a small layer of Cacti & Succulent mix at the bottom of the pot.

              Place the plant in the pot, and slowly add Cacti & Succulent soil to the sides to fill it up. Make sure that the point where the roots meet the plant is just buried under the Cacti & Succulent soil. 

              Lightly pat the Cacti & Succulent mix down into the pot. Make sure to water the Cacti & Succulent mix thoroughly after repotting, as this helps settle the mix and roots down.

              Why the Cacti & Succulent mix works. 

              Gritty, airy, and well-draining are the main characteristics of this mix. To avoid overwatering there is a great amount of perlite, pumice & horticultural sand. This prevents root rot. The nutrients are designed to support the root, stem & leaf growth of your plant. 

                The original habitat of the Cacti & Succulent plants

                Most cacti & succulent-type plants originate from dry, desert locations. These habitats have long dry seasons and little nutrients in the water. Both types of plants use their leaves & body to store water for these periods. The desert locations are usually sandy & rocky and drain quickly. This Cacti & Succulent mix mimics that environment.

                How to care for Cacti & Succulent plants

                Cacti & succulents cover many thousands of species. Water the cacti & succulent mix once every 2 weeks during the hotter period (spring and summer) and once every month during the colder period (autumn and winter). Only fertilise during the hotter period with specialized cacti & succulent fertiliser.

                Our cacti & succulent mix contains nutrients for at least 180 days, so no need to add fertiliser until a new hotter period has arrived. For some succulents, you will need to water them more often. A great tip for succulents is that when the leaves get soft to the touch they can use a drink. 

                Be sure to completely wet the cacti & succulent mix when watering, a common misconception is that you should water only a little every time. Imagine a cactus in the desert, once it does get water from rainfall, it will be completely drenched for a while. Give your plant the time to suck up some water into the cacti & succulent mix. 

                Cacti & succulents prefer a large amount of sunlight and can handle a few hours of sun, depending on the species. 

                Making an open terrarium

                An open terrarium requires specialized soil to thrive, the biggest risk is the rotting roots of succulents and cacti. Use our Cacti & Succulent mix & read this blog to get a headstart.

                  Not sure if the Cacti & Succulent mix is right for your plant?
                  Ingrediënts

                  Ingredients of SYBASoil Cacti & Succulent mix:

                  Ingredients of SYBASoil Cacti & Succulent mix:

                  Pot volume calculator

                  Enter pot size to calculate soil volume

                  25cm
                  15 cm
                  20 cm

                  If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

                  If the pot is differently shaped (Square, oval, e.t.c.), the calculations might not be accurate. You can also check out the plant pots product pages to check their total volume.

                  25cm
                  15 cm
                  20 cm
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                  Soil Structure matters

                  Helps prevent mould & root-rot

                  Easier watering

                  Designed to make your plant-care easier

                  Full of microbial life

                  Soil to make your Cacti & Succulents happy!

                  Peat-free soil

                  Good for your plants & nature!

                  FAQ's

                  Not sure if the Cacti & Succulent mix is right for your plant?

                  Check out the SYBASoil Guide

                  How much Cacti & Succulent mix do I need?

                  Check out this pot volume calculator tool to calculate how much Cacti & Succulent mix you need.

                  When do I need to re-feed the soil?

                  The nutrients in SYBASoil will run out in ~6 months on average. We recommend refeeding by removing the top part of the soil and adding 10-20% of the volume with fresh worm castings.

                  How long does SYBASoil stay fresh?

                  You can store SYBASoil for about 2 years. Make sure to store it cool, dark and closed off. The effectiveness of the nutrients can degrade over the years. Simply add some fresh worm castings to give the soil new life.

                  When do I repot the plant?

                  We recommend repotting once any of these things happen:
                  - You see roots growing out of the bottom of the pot
                  - The soil dries very quickly between watering
                  - The plant is top-heavy and wants to fall over
                  - Roots are pushing the plant up and out of the container
                  - Every 1 to 2 years

                  How to recycle SYBASoil packaging

                  Our packaging can be recycled at your local plastic recycling facility.

                  You can also re-use it for storage, or leave a little soil and use it as a propagation box!

                  How to water plants grown on the Cacti & Succulent mix

                  Let the soil dry out completely (lift the pot to feel the weight, it should be a lot lighter than after watering) before watering again.

                  What if my plant is not doing well after using the soil?

                  We have 55,000+ happy customers, with 99.6% reporting that their plants are thriving. That’s why we’re confident in offering this guarantee!
                  The 99.6% satisfaction rate comes from a survey conducted by Sybotanica among 1,421 customers between March and October 2024.

                  Conditions:
                  1. Report any issues within 90 days of delivery via our guarantee form.
                  2. Use the mix as received – do not mix with other soil or add any nutrients.
                  3. Your purchase was made directly on our website
                  4. You have the right mix according to the SYBASoil Guide / SYBAScan Plant ID

                  If we can’t save your plant, you’ll get your money back and a new plant, up to €100 per order in new plant(s).

                  There’s no fine print.

                  Not convinced? Read what our customers say on Trustpilot.

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                  G
                  Gerlinde (Bingen am Rhein, DE)
                  Amount of houseplants: 26-50
                  Houseplant knowledge: Medium
                  Favorite plant species: Sugulenten
                  Sehr schöne Erde

                  Die Erde ist so schön locker und nimmt Wasser gut auf.
                  Meinen Pflanzen geht es sehr gut. Sie wachsen und gedeihen super.

                  M
                  M.A. (Munich, DE)
                  Amount of houseplants: 11-25
                  Favorite plant species: Orchideen,Palmen
                  Kakteen Erde ist gut

                  Mein Elefantenfuß freut sich über die Erde.Das Wasser läuft gut durch, verhindert Staunässe.

                  A
                  A.v.M. (Opheusden, NL)
                  Amount of houseplants: 26-50
                  Houseplant knowledge: Medium
                  Favorite plant species: Cactus en caudex
                  Cactus en caudex

                  Zeer tevreden over de cactus mix.

                  G
                  G.P. (Gifhorn, DE)
                  Amount of houseplants: 100+
                  Houseplant knowledge: Expert
                  Favorite plant species: Begonia
                  Leider geil.

                  Ich mag eure Produkte sehr gerne. Ich bestelle regelmäßig bei euch und ich war immer zufrieden. Hohe Qualität, schneller Versand und sehr gute Beratung.

                  F
                  F.C. (Amersfoort, NL)
                  Amount of houseplants: 26-50
                  Houseplant knowledge: Expert
                  Favorite plant species: vetplanten, sansevieria's.
                  Sansevieria's zijn blij

                  Mijn crassula's waren al overgezet naar cactus en vetplant mix van Sybotanica. Nu kwamen de sansevieria's aan de beurt. De planten zijn er blij mee! Deze mix steekt met kop en schouders uit boven de cactusaarde van het gemiddelde tuincentrum. En gelukkig verkrijgbaar in zakken van 5 liter, want zwaarder kan ik niet tillen.

                  S
                  S.S. (Günzburg, DE)
                  Amount of houseplants: 26-50
                  Houseplant knowledge: Medium
                  Favorite plant species: Kakteen
                  Das beste Substrat das ich je hatte !

                  Ich habe schon so viele Substrate probiert, aber das von Euch war mit Abstand das Beste !
                  Meine Kakteen und ich sind begeistert ! Ich werde ganz sich nur noch dieses Substrat verwenden !