MY SUCCULENT Cat Litter SOIL MIX

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Too much rain, overwatering and the wrong soil mix are the causes of succulent rot. Having the right soil mix can eliminate these problems but a lot of substrates used in succulents mix can be very expensive. Cat litter is a cost effective substrate to incorporate in a succulents soil mix.
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SUCCULENT Cat Litter SOIL MIX RECIPE
(Base on 500ml = 1 Part)
1 Part Attapulgite
1 Part Horticultural Bark ( Tomato and Vegetable Mix)
2 Parts Coconut Coir/ Coco Peat
250 ml Gritty Mix (details in the video)
125 ml Red Zeolite
125 ml Seamungus
Other Fertilizer (Follow Instructions on pack or please watch video for details)
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@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

NOT ALL CAT LITTER ARE THE SAME. Please pay attention to the video before commenting. Thanks!

@jenimbusy6765 2 года назад

In the USA, I use oil dri. It's 100% montmorelinite, just like akadama, turface ect. BUT, it's only $4 for 40# 🤣. I LOVE IT

@emptythoughts3060 9 месяцев назад

Can i try pine litter?

@cheryllemons3134 2 года назад

I use poultry grit in my soil mix....works great for me.

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

Good to know! Thanks!

@carolgraham7691 2 года назад

Due to your inspiration I am using POULTRY GRIT, WHICH IS INSOLUBLE CRUSHED GRANITE in my potting mix...really enjoy your interesting videos! I am in USA.

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Carol and glad to know you have insoluble granite in USA. 🥰

@rj156 2 года назад

I'm also using poultry grit with great success.

@michelleroxy21 2 года назад

Liz had me on an endless search for decomposed granite. had no idea it was commonly sold as chicken/poultry grit at most agricultural supply stores. i thought poultry grit was like crushed chicken bones or something lol! had no idea birds ate granite to help with digestion.. and how much my succulents and cacti would love it! especially the rosette varieties of succulents! a lot of my crassula and sedum like more moisture, i use coconut fiber… much more forgiving than regular soil

@wengmacslifeineurope9409 2 года назад

Cheaper alternative it’s 3x cheaper than perlite bought 1 bag and planning to get 3 more tomorrow

@janetac1738 2 года назад

The best soil mix I ever had was when I first started with Succulents and I was busting up boulders of granite and decompose granite in my garage lol remember that Liz? It was a lot of work but it taught me so much about the minerals that Succulents love! I still have buckets of Mica🤪 my succulents were colorful and tight and they grew beautifully! I have since switched to poultry grit it’s more expensive but it’s less work and the floor in my garage appreciate it as well! And the bagged soil that I get has lava rock in it. I’ve been doing a lot of soil experiments and I’m happy with what I’ve come up with. I never forget the lessons that you’ve taught me❤️

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

I think it was the love that you put into the boulder busting that made them grow strong and beautiful.😁

@pauletteobrien5200 2 года назад

THANK YOU Liz. Can't wait to see the results in couple months. Cat litter amazing. God Bless

@jensta73 2 года назад

Thanks Liz for another informative video. I use the orange bag kitty litter from woolies. I love it

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

Haven't tried that one but it says ZEOLITE. If they are the same as the one I used in this video, then it's an excellent add on to the soil mix. Thanks for watching.

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

You had me going out to Woollies and getting that cat litter. It's actually hold its form really well. Thank you!!!

@luannealegre525 2 года назад

Do you wash it first before using or you just use the cat littler from woolies straight away?

@jensta73 2 года назад

@@luannealegre525 I wash it thoroughly and then add to my soil mix!! Cheap and does a good job

@jensta73 2 года назад

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK yes it does, I’ve used it for a year now and I find it works best if you rinse it thoroughly first, otherwise it can make the soil very hard like clay!

@jillianleblanc9370 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful succulents have a blessed day my friend

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@TC_TC 2 года назад

Hello Liz! I am a fellow succulent addict/lover from Melbourne. Stumbled across your channel and have just caught up binge watching them all. Love having coffee in your stunning garden & totally enjoy the experiments! (going to try attapulgite myself and see how goes) I look forward to each episode. Thank you for sharing & letting us all into your life you have a beautiful heart. Sending happy vibes to you Wal & Pedro. :)

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

I'm glad you found your way here and I hope you'll find my videos useful Thanks for watching.

@ItsKitoSan 2 года назад

Thx for video, I did not know that you can use cat litter for soil. Would it be the same if you use half cat litter and half granite in that soil mix?

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

That would be a different mix. The point of this video is to give an alternative to those who can't get DG. Thanks for watching.

@MexicanGamer360 2 года назад

I add lava rocks and crush lava rocks in my succulent n cacti plants to increase its roots and I did an experiment. Adding lava rocks on the bottom for drainage, use cactus soil mix with perlite, add lava rocks in between each time you add soil. My peruvian apple spiralis grew 3 inches within a month during June 28 - July 28. I hope this helps you, take care!

@cristinabriozzo3510 2 года назад

Excelente class!!! But unfortunately here in Argentina we can’t get that variety,but anyway a love to see your plants so beautiful❤️❤️❤️ thanks Liz!!!😘😘😘😘

@taniaeyden5715 2 года назад

I couldnt find granite or grit when u started watching your videos si u bought pool pump filter sand and the water runs straight through it.i mix that with succulent soil and its working like a bomb......

@jasreallySUCCS 2 года назад

We scoop the clumps into old plastic grocery bags, tie it up and throw it in the trash! 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK 2 года назад

Thanks for that!

@maricarol85 Год назад

That's exactly what I do when pet/house sitting for a friend that has a cat.

@swatigokhale9495 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I was in to bonsai initially and there are some who use just plain cat litter for bonsai soil. I tried a lot to get the non clumping cat litter particularly diatomaceous earth. But unfortunately in India we dnt have it easily avlb. I am using pumice4-8 mm, i have also used cinder and crushed leca. I am yet to see how they differ. I have recently ordered coarse sand( river sand) and granite chips. I will have to wait to see what works and what ds not. We also dnt get most of the different variety of rocks. We instead have various marble chips but i haven’t used them yet.

@HoneyBee-ge2wx 2 года назад

Interesting... Thanks Liz.. I'm not so afraid of trying it now...

@louisesemrani6860 2 года назад

Great video I think kitty litter is much cheaper and I’ve heard from other succulent growers that is what they use 👍

@lorraineedgley4760 Год назад

Hi Liz have you done an update on cat litter soil mix?

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Год назад

Not yet but works really well in humid places and also for those who loves watering their succulents.

@lorraineedgley4760 Год назад

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thanks Liz, I’ve tried it at it works great for me

@robwatson3375 2 года назад

How to Mack a full schrean

@phylcrawford9977 Год назад

Hi Liz I am a beginner succulent addict, just semps and sedum to start with. Being in the UK I can't get this clay, but I did find a cat litter made from quartz sand and lime (small white stones), would this work (worried about the lime). Love your channel, get all my advice from you. Phyl.😊

@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Год назад

Lime will clump up and not good for succulents that required free draining soil. I also don't like using sand on my succulents. Coco peat, perlite/pumice and potting soil will be a better option.

@phylcrawford9977 Год назад

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you Liz. I think I will try perlite as it seems to be a popular choice, thanks again Phyl,