For Senecio in a room with 60-75% relative humidity (lower in the winter) & low airflow, what's the ideal soil mix?
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I live on the East Coast and use a Soltech grow light. I'm considering planting in all-pumice/perlite/lava rock, or 1:1 lava rock to a bagged succulent mix (coco coir, course pumice, sand, 'horticultural grit,' activated charcoal, worm castings). Using a fan for airflow isn't currently on the table, as I'm planning to put the succulents (String of Dolphins, String of Tears, Sedum 'Thundercloud') next to rhizomatous begonias. I MIGHT change this plan and give the succulents their own shelf so they can have a fan, but not yet.
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Oct 02, 2024 - 08:46 AM
We recommend just sticking with the bagged succulent soil for the succulents. The plants you mentioned like a bit more moisture even with a relative humidity of 60%-75%. The only plant that may give you a little trouble is Sedum 'Thundercloud'. This hardy sedum prefers growing outdoors and likes a winter dormancy period triggered by cold. It can grow without one but it'll be more prone to disease and slower to grow without one.
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