Hens And Chicks Soil Mix Recipe & Potting Calculator

Looking to repot your Hens And Chicks? Using the right soil is critical. Our free calculator provides the exact Fast-Draining Cactus & Succulent Soil recipe and calculates exactly how many liters or quarts of soil you need for your specific pot size.

Fast-Draining Cactus & Succulent Soil

💡 Why: Succulents store weeks of water in their leaves. Sitting in damp, spongy soil will literally burst their cells and turn their stems to mush.

⚡ Store Shortcut: Grab a bag of 'Cactus & Succulent Mix' and stir in extra Perlite or Pumice for safety.
Ideal NPK Ratio
N 1
P 1
K 1
Target pH 6.0 - 7.0
Drainage Speed Instant (< 2 seconds)
Min Pot Depth 3 inches

Calculate Your Exact Soil Need

1.5 Liters (1.4 Dry Qts) ~2.3 lbs wet (1.0 kg)