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May 12, 2019 4:10 PM CST
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what kind of soil should I use i'm new to this beautiful plant ? I live in south florida lately it's been raining almost everyday in the afternoon and i've been bring plants inside and out getting tired .. is it okay if left out in rain couple of days? help i don't want my plants to die or get root rot
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May 12, 2019 6:30 PM CST
Name: James
North Louisiana (Zone 8b)
Adeniums Cactus and Succulents Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Growing under artificial light Ferns Garden Photography
Region: Louisiana Region: Gulf Coast Enjoys or suffers hot summers Critters Allowed Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Container Gardener
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If your potting mix is chunky and gritty ...and if water flows out almost as fast as it gets added ...you're fine

if not try this mix .....

Adenium Soil Mix – Mix together:

1 Part: Coconut Coir -
1 Part: Redwood Bark (or) Orchid / Phalaenopsis Mix - Break-up, cut or crush larger stems & bark
1 Part: Poultry Grit (or) Pea Gravel
1 Part: Perlite - coarse -
1 Part: Sand - coarse = Leveling, Horticultural, Builder's Sand > screen out fine sand & dust
1 Part: Lump charcoal - Break-up, Crush to 1/4" to ½" sized pieces > screen out dust
1 Part: Lava-rock – (volcanic cinders or pumice)

In a re-potting mix pinch?
You can safely substitute a half and half mixture of "Big Box Store" Orchid / Phalaenopsis Soil Mix + Cactus / Palm Mix

Leave your adeniums outside .....I am getting the same rains as you ... as long as each plant has sufficient drainage - and - no plant is sitting in water ...you will be okay

Also ...once rain becomes a little less frequent - give plants a good 7 days after a rainfall - before turning on the hose
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