Miracle-Gro Cactus/Palm & Citrus Potting Mix (8Qt)

Great bang for your buck! Works great and made my plants start growing like weeds! My succulent has flourished in this soil and even sprouted a few friends. Soaks up the water and keeps my plants hydrated. Will be using this soil from now on!

A couple of years ago my mom asked if I’d be interested in a cactus or three (she had Christmas Cacti, Prickly Pear, and a kind she didn’t know; all of which she’d inherited). Having just found my green thumb and knowing that cacti were drought resistant I jumped at the chance. However, when I went to pick them up I ended up with ALL of them. A few she’d had since 1989, all of which she’d NEVER transplanted! Up until this year I had done my best to keep them alive, but some of the Christmas Cacti were dying off. The others, were thriving and even after getting rid of over a dozen Prickly Pear I was drowning in cacti (still am). Well I decided this year I was gonna do it right and buy the correct soil and save the Christmas Cacti!I purchased this and was a little afraid of root shock, so I took to my Prickly Pear and other cacti that are multiplying without my consent. Well, several injuries later, I transplanted a few pots and now.... I have even more multiplication going on!I also transplanted my aloe vera plant, because it had consumed all of its previous soil and was just a root ball with a little dirt. In the month since I have transplanted it, it’s doubled in size and was already pretty big!I did my research and discovered that while Prickly Pear and the other cacti (a finger-like cacti) are happy with little water, as they are desert cacti. Christmas Cacti are happy with MORE water, so to go with this I purchased some coco coir to hold more water for them. Then came the dreaded task of “Operation Save The Christmas Cacti”, as I want to give a couple away as Christmas gifts this year. So I sat down with everything I needed. I used a small amount of coco coir, as it is just to help with watering, but once rehydrated (I bought the compressed kind) I mixed it with this soil. And started dissecting the planters and getting rid of the old soil and finding my roots. The old soil was no longer holding water and I had been poking holes in it to get water to the roots. It seems as if I may have lost three or four four plants, but if I found a root system I thought might be able to be saved I replanted it.I replanted the first planter (of four) and was happy with the new arrangement, then set it aside. I replanted the second, was equally happy, went to set it next to planter one. And... what? Planter one’s plants were already noticeably happier, their leaves were brighter and were moving! I could see them perking up. Ok, maybe it’s just me. Nope, my dog is now standing between me and said planter and she looks concerned. I quickly tell her it’s ok, but by this time my other dog is now watching. They have now decided to stand guard. I finish up the third planter, and once again planter two is noticeably more happy. Now when doing planter four, this is the planter that has my plants that need that extra TLC, the oldest plants that were the most damaged. I decided to take a plant from each of the first three planters and place it in the fourth and add a extra TLC plant in it’s place in the original three planters as I ran out of the coco coir mixed soil, the fourth planter would also have a TLC plant in it. I had read that doing this can help plants ‘recover and heal’. With all four planters assembled, it was now after 9pm (which was the goal) so I watered everyone and went inside. I got up the following morning and my leaves were no longer ‘dingy’ and ‘dusty’ looking. They are bright and colorful. They are no longer droopy, but are perking up and within a couple days are budding. This is ALL four planters, not just the ones with coco coir. I have seen a little green coming from two of the four TLC plants so far.I have ordered a second bag and am going to transplant ALL of the other cacti, and most likely sell and/or give away a good portion of them as I too often get attacked by them if I look at them too long. I’m surprised my dog’s have not been attacked by them. I also have cats and I don’t need them jumping on cacti, which is why my from porch has looked like a cacti outlet for the last 4 months at least.Do I recommend? Absolutely! How ‘Cacti’ not buy this again!

Miracle-Gro soil has undeniably become the backbone of my gardening success, consistently delivering outstanding results that speak volumes about its quality. This nutrient-rich potting mix has significantly enhanced the growth and vitality of my plants, promoting lush foliage and vibrant blooms. The blend is well-balanced, providing an optimal combination of essential nutrients for various plant types. Its moisture control technology ensures a steady water supply to the roots, preventing both under and overwatering. The lightweight and fluffy texture of the soil make it easy to work with, facilitating root development and offering excellent aeration. I appreciate the added convenience of the resealable bag, preserving the freshness of the soil for future use. Whether for indoor or outdoor plants, Miracle-Gro soil consistently exceeds expectations, making it a trusted choice for any gardening enthusiast looking to cultivate healthy and thriving greenery.

Works good, decent size bag. Would buy again.

I like to use this soil for my tropical house plants. I typically purchase this brand in stores, but we had some bad weather and my stock was consistently out of stock. I decided to order on here and the whole process was very smooth! My only complaint is that the dirt was VERY broken up - there were no big chunks like it normally has (which probably has to do with shipping). I may have also just gotten a couple of bad bags. Overall, I’m happy with this purchase!