Plus, they look great when paired with succulent arrangements. We appreciate your interest in this amazing fall DIY. The DIY desert soil mix is made by mixing a regular potting soil with perlite. Vermiculite usually holds more water than perlite so is used in medium-to-heavy soil mixes. Plastic used to line the wood holds moisture in and prevents water leaking through its walls. Because they only need very low moisture, succulent seeds can survive for months.

You should also make sure you subscribe to our Succulent City Youtube video channel. Growing cactus can be difficult. It requires patience. However you must also keep your eyes open for any issues. Things can get a little more complicated when you grow your barrel cactus outside. You should use a balanced fertilizer every other month if the plant's growth is ongoing. If the plant is indoors, it is better to allow it to enjoy enough sun. Once they have grown up indoors, they will need to be exposed to sunlight outside.