{"product_id":"cactus-succulent-mix-peat-free-coco-peat-growing-medium-5l","title":"Cactus \u0026 Succulent Mix • Peat-Free Coco Coir (Coco Peat) Growing Medium • 5L — Coming Soon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7ee;border-left:4px solid #4a7c59;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:20px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚧 Coming Soon\u003c\/strong\u003e — This product is not yet available to purchase. Sign up to our mailing list or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to be notified when it launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCactus \u0026amp; Succulent Mix — Peat-Free Growing Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-draining, gritty coco coir blend formulated for cacti, succulents, and other drought-tolerant plants. Dries quickly between waterings to prevent root rot — the number one killer of succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f9fa; border:1px solid #dee2e6; border-left:4px solid #2e86c1; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:20px; font-size:0.92em; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2e86c1;\"\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coco coir is also known in the trade as “coco peat” or “coir pith” — it is the fine, spongy material from coconut husks. Despite the name, it contains absolutely zero peat and is 100% peat-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Cactus \u0026amp; Succulent Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents and cacti store water in their leaves and stems, so they need a growing medium that drains quickly and does not hold excess moisture. Standard potting compost stays too wet for too long, leading to root rot and fungal problems. Our Cactus \u0026amp; Succulent Mix combines buffered coco coir with coarse sand, perlite, and fine gravel to create an airy, fast-draining substrate that mimics the natural conditions these plants thrive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffered coco coir base\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium and magnesium balanced to prevent nutrient lockout and support healthy root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse sand and fine gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds weight and improves drainage, preventing waterlogged roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerlite for aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e — creates air pockets in the mix, ensuring roots can breathe between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-free and sustainable\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from renewable coconut husk fibre, supporting the UK peat ban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll cacti — from prickly pear to mammillaria and barrel cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucculents — echeveria, aloe vera, haworthia, jade plant, and string of pearls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithops (living stones) and other drought-tolerant species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepotting and propagating cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill your pot with the Cactus \u0026amp; Succulent Mix, leaving 1 cm from the rim. Repot your plant and firm gently around the base. Water sparingly and allow the mix to dry out completely between waterings. Ensure your pot has drainage holes — standing water will damage roots even in well-draining compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 3 kg (heavier due to sand and gravel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% peat-free formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree UK delivery on all orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComing soon — register below to be notified when this product is available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"klaviyo-form-UdU3KJ\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8ec;border:2px solid #cff394;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#0b1d35;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNot sure how much you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eUse our free calculator to get the exact quantity for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/calculator\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0b1d35;color:#cff394;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCoco Peat Calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc; border:1px solid #cbd5e1; padding:18px 22px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px; font-size:1.05rem; color:#1f2937;\"\u003eBuffering specification of the coco coir base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis mix is built on our calcium-buffered, lab-tested coco coir base — the same buffered coir we sell as a 5 kg compressed brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir base pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir base EC:\u003c\/strong\u003e below 0.5 mS\/cm in fresh hydrated coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffering:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcium-buffered at source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir source:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct import from Kerala, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC and pH lab-tested on every batch of base coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.92rem; color:#475569;\"\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-coco-peat#faqpage\"\u003ehow buffering works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Apple Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53777812390198,"sku":"BA-CACTUS-5L","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/3288\/1974\/files\/product-10624910885174.jpg?v=1775711605","url":"https:\/\/blueapplegarden.co.uk\/products\/cactus-succulent-mix-peat-free-coco-peat-growing-medium-5l","provider":"Blue Apple Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}