Re: re-potting succulents

Dinsdale Pirana wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:15:18 +1000, Polly the Parrot
> <flatulantdingo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in aus.gardens: 
> 
>> I have a couple of succulents in pots purchased from commercial
>> nurseries.
>>
>> I would like to re-pot them into something bigger.
>>
>> What sort of potting mix should I use?  Standard over the counter
stuff?
>  
> Succulents are the most forgiving of plants even I can grow them and
> even make their cutting grow. 
> 
> I use your basic Bunnings $2 mixture  for plants and cuttings - seems
> to work OK but like all wood based potting mixes needs changing every
> year or so.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Dinsy
> 
> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
I would rather grow them in garbage than give Bunnings $2.

But youre right, they are forgiving. But I'm not....
Over priced and a lot of rubbish... Actually I would be growing them in 
rubbish wouldnt I?