{"product_id":"craft-desert-mix","title":"Craft Desert Mix: Chunky Succulent \u0026 Cactus Potting Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order: ships by November 9.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is charged at checkout and ships as soon as this small batch is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA chunky, gritty mix for plants that hate wet feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti and succulents come from fast-draining, rocky ground, and most bagged soil holds far too much water for them. Craft Desert Mix is our small-batch answer: a chunky, gritty blend built around mineral grit and bark for drainage and airflow, with just enough organic matter to give roots a gentle start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTend your garden, nurture your soul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e so water moves through instead of sitting at the roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeat \u0026amp; perlite free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains biochar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-batch worm castings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesert inspired\u003c\/strong\u003e and ready to use right out of the bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumice \u0026amp; lava rock:\u003c\/strong\u003e porous mineral grit that keeps the mix open and airy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFir bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e chunky structure that helps water drain through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiochar:\u003c\/strong\u003e a porous, carbon-rich material that adds structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-washed coconut coir:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a little moisture without staying soggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGypsum:\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural mineral source of calcium and sulfur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa meal \u0026amp; worm castings:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic matter for a gentle start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti, succulents, aloe, haworthia, echeveria, jade, snake plants and other drought-tolerant, high-drainage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a pot with a drainage hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with Craft Desert Mix straight from the bag. No perlite or grit needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly, then let the mix dry out completely before watering again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce your plant is settled in, feed with our Organic Succulent \u0026amp; Cactus Plant Food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to add perlite or sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's already chunky and gritty, so it's ready to use as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy peat free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeat holds a lot of water and can be hard to rewet once it dries out, which isn't what desert plants want. We use triple-washed coconut coir instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Qt is great for repotting a few small plants. 4 Qt covers a handful of pots. 8 Qt is best for bigger collections or larger pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my pre-order ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy November 9. We'll email you the moment it's on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Queen","offers":[{"title":"2 Qt (Pre-order)","offer_id":67657755099181,"sku":"CDM 2QT","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Qt (Pre-order)","offer_id":67657755131949,"sku":"CDM 4QT","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Qt (Pre-order)","offer_id":67657755164717,"sku":"CDM 8QT","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/1917\/4445\/files\/cdm-01-bag-2qt-t_458d4f90-3746-45de-8a0c-90c244a442ac.webp?v=1792480364","url":"https:\/\/growqueen.com\/products\/craft-desert-mix","provider":"Grow Queen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}