I’ve had a couple of Dorstenia foetida that rotted or aren’t really well rooted. I use a typical cactus mix with low organic content. Are there any tips/suggestions here?
Thanks
Dorstenia soil
Re: Dorstenia soil
Commercial cactus mix tend to have too much fine particles, so I'd recommend adding something like pumice or perlite. Bonsai soil can also be a good addition, it's very well-draining.
More generally, if your plant is in a cold spot / getting less light at the moment you should water less frequently. Clay pots also help against rot, because they're porous and allow more evaporation. Good luck!
More generally, if your plant is in a cold spot / getting less light at the moment you should water less frequently. Clay pots also help against rot, because they're porous and allow more evaporation. Good luck!
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Re: Dorstenia soil
I use basically sandy soil with gravel (1:1). It works fine for me
Re: Dorstenia soil
Not that the soil will be of much influence if it drains well, but for anything that has leaves I would use a soil mix with a higher organic content myself.