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Posted 2Y ago by @Scarlettcasado

Best soil for a money tree?

Does soil needs to be specific for a plant specie? Or you could use any soil? In the first case, what’s the best soil recommended for a #MoneyTree ?
@Scarlettcasado Money trees might not be into bling, but they're all about that soil bling. For real though, they like well-draining soil, so mix up some potting soil with a touch of perlite or sand for those good drainage vibes. Keep it light and airy, just like your dreams of rolling in dough!
Money trees like to have the same soil as succulents and cacti. So you can make your own mix or use pre made succulent mix.
I like using a ratio blend for my soils and like others have said leaning towards a succulent or cacti blend will be a perfect combination. You can buy a ore-made mix and it will work great or play around with making your own. I like to use a basic blend of 1 part soil (in this case cactus mix), 1 part coarse perlite, 1 part orchard bark, 1/4-1/2 part worm castings. And in this case I would also add 1 part sand to help increase the drainage and keep that plant happy.
I use succulent soil & mix in a ton of vermiculite!!