Back to Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm & Citrus Soil, Great for Succulents, 8 qt

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3.5 out of 5stars
(20 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/21/2020
Great
I have some succulents and a fern in pots outside that I transplanted. They are doing so good. Need to get some more.
Bb

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/27/2020
Fugues and mushrooms
Bough this to repot my succulents and weeks later notice mushrooms/fugues growing in one of the my pot. Didn't really bother me at first because it was just one pot but then later on all my other pots starts to grow and have thick mushrooms coming out. That's when I really got mad.
Chu
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/28/2023
    I purchased this because I wanted to use it for the base in my terrarium. It I a good medium for my terrarium.
    Joanne
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/11/2023
    Better than using standard potting mix for cactus.
    This is a mossy cactus soil so I always buy sand to mix with it and cover the soil around the cactus with tiny unpolished river rocks. Walmart sells them online for under $5/2lbs.
    ReadyForSpring
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/08/2023
    Not for cacti and succulents
    Excellent substitute for plants that require standard potting soil. However, it will rot cacti and succulents because it retains too much moisture. It nearly killed my echeveria with root rot. I use this for my beloved 'regular' houseplants instead of using standard potting soil because of it's great draining qualities and also because it retains just the right amount of moisture without borderline waterlogging roots like standard potting soil. My peace lilies, neanthe bella palm, philodendron, lucky bamboo, wandering Jew, Christmas cactus, and Bird of Paradise are all thriving in this soil.
    LookingForThePerfectPen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/25/2023
    Perfect
    I have used this for years with my succulents and cacti. It is the perfect soil. Well worth the money.
    Mary
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/20/2023
    Bought 2 bags.... opened them the next day, one had mold/fungus on top and the second one had a couple gnats fly out.
    Alisha
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/11/2023
    Happy, Thriving Succulents
    I needed to repot some succulents and start my news ones in cute containers. My succulents are FULL BLOWN THRIVING! Every plant - So happy! Within a week , a saw a difference ! This soil rocks !
    Holly
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/20/2022
    Is it normal?
    I opened my potting mix today. Little white spots everywhere (I don't know what that is). Is it normal?
    ECL
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/13/2021
    I use this for all my plants, not just cactus
    I use this soil for everything Not just cactus and palms and the such Honestly a lot of these bad reviews, to me, seem like an overwatering problem Perhaps the mentioning of fast draining gives the impression that you can or should water often My recommendation, cut your watering in half Even if you don't have an overwatering problem I think you'd be surprised how long plants can go without a drink Just something to consider I know every situation is not the same I'm generalizing
    Johnny
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/28/2021
    Peat moss! Will cause root rot !!!
    Pretty much killed my big beautiful dracena I'm so angry to see these reviews confirming what I thought. I moved in June and thought it might be stress but when I pulled it out the root ball was soaked-I covered the foliage and laid it on the deck to dry out and after 2 days (brought it in at night) it was still soaked and I had to remove the dirt from the roots with my fingers. I'll never ever ever buy another MG product as they obv don't know wth they're doing. Will be HARD to replace this dracena and I have another dracena that I have to repot now too.
    LJB
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/21/2021
    Found mushrooms growing
    I reported my succulent in this about 2 weeks ago now there is fungi or mushrooms growing. I don't know if they are harmful to my plant or not but I do not overwater.
    Ash87
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/15/2021
    Laziness of garden shop workers caused a wet bag
    I've bought this same mix many times, however the bag I bought recently was on a pallet sitting out in the weather. Needless to say the bag must have been there a while and had a hole somewhere in the bag and the dirt was soaking wet. Had to let it dry out several days before I could make my special succulent mix.
    Donna
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/28/2021
    Well worth it!
    I'm so glad that I finally stopped using regular potting soil for my cactus and succulents. This dirt does make a difference and you can tell just by the way that it doesn't clump together or pack down in the pot. It's quick to drain after watering a plant and my plants are much happier. I use it for all my plants including my philodendron and pothos. Better growth and not so much dying. I would definitely recommend it for almost any plant.
    ArizonaAnnie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/18/2020
    Can't beat it
    Great quality! I did some price comparison and it was so much cheaper I pretty much bought 2 got 1 free
    Holly
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/04/2020
    No problems here!
    I use this product on all my cacti, I never had a problem other then I might of over watered them a couple of times. I leave them out in the summer and bring them in the fallen. I have several different kinds of cacti and each are doing well. I have bought several bags to repot some of them and still not a problem with any bugs, gnats or mushrooms. Well maybe occasional caterpillar from outside. LOL all my cacti were purchased local and starters in 2013. I have had great results with miraclegro potting soil for cacti!
    MyGreenThumb
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/27/2020
    Fugues and mushrooms
    Bough this to repot my succulents and weeks later notice mushrooms/fugues growing in one of the my pot. Didn't really bother me at first because it was just one pot but then later on all my other pots starts to grow and have thick mushrooms coming out. That's when I really got mad.
    Chu
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/21/2020
    Great
    I have some succulents and a fern in pots outside that I transplanted. They are doing so good. Need to get some more.
    Betty
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/21/2020
    Great
    I have some succulents and a fern in pots outside that I transplanted. They are doing so good. Need to get some more.
    Bb
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/19/2020
    Disappointed with soil.
    The soil inside the packet was soaking wet. After letting it dry enough, I tried adding water again. Water didnt drain from 4 inch pot that has holes in circular pattern. I am very disappointed with the soil. I havent added it to my succulent pots. I only use miracle gro so I dont know what happened with this packet.
    Mishika
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/15/2019
    Fungus gnats everywhere!
    I bought this a few months ago and we noticed gnats all over our house for the first time. We were told by horticulture friends that they were fungus gnats and we needed to dispose of the soil and replant. We completely rinsed off our plant to the root, put the soil in a plastic bag and threw it away outside. We bought another bag of the same soil and THEY'RE BACK! I don't know where the product is becoming contaminated, but we won't buy it again. What a headache!
    Al907
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/09/2017
    Perfect for my cactus and succulents!
    I love this product for re-potting cactus and succulents. It does what it is supposed to and it is very affordable. I did three small pots and I still have over half the bag left.
    AnaBackwards