The type of soil used for cactus and succulent plants really matters. Soil must contain grit to allow quick water drainage.
Succulent and cactus plants don’t like their roots to stay wet. These plant quickly quickly absorb the water it needs through its roots. Too much water and prolonged soggy soil will cause root rot.
To improve soil drainage, you can add grit like pumice and perlite to your soil mix, especially if your soil contains a high percentage of peat moss. You can also transfer your plant to an unglazed ceramic pot with drainage holes, such as a terracotta pot.
