Using Sand as a Substrate for a Cacti / Succulent Terrarium? - Garden Plants and Gardening Forum

jeffnyc · 05-21-2009, 08:04 AM

Hello!

Although I have never read anything about creating a Cacti and Succulent terrarium using sand as a substrate as Catci/Succulent potting mixes, etc and other mixtures are recommended...

I was wondering if anyone has planted such a terrarium using sand or sand mixed with other materials so that the substrate looks just like sand?

I really like the look of sand and the contrast it provides against the plants.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jeff

p.s. The terrarium has a large opening for air circulation.

dougsko · 06-06-2009, 01:35 AM

I've never done this, so I don't know how often you would have to feed it, but if you periodically fed your cactus with a diluted hydroponic nutrient solution, you should be able to grow it in any inert medium, such as sand.

05-21-2009, 08:04 AM	#1
jeffnyc Green Gardener Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	Using Sand as a Substrate for a Cacti / Succulent Terrarium? Hello! Although I have never read anything about creating a Cacti and Succulent terrarium using sand as a substrate as Catci/Succulent potting mixes, etc and other mixtures are recommended... I was wondering if anyone has planted such a terrarium using sand or sand mixed with other materials so that the substrate looks just like sand? I really like the look of sand and the contrast it provides against the plants. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jeff p.s. The terrarium has a large opening for air circulation.

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06-06-2009, 01:35 AM	#2
dougsko Green Gardener Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 Images: 3	I've never done this, so I don't know how often you would have to feed it, but if you periodically fed your cactus with a diluted hydroponic nutrient solution, you should be able to grow it in any inert medium, such as sand.