You will need a well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. We recommend a cactus & succulent specific soil, but if you are unable to locate one, you can create your own mix.
To create your own succulent soil, you will need potting soil and either perlite, pumice, or vermiculite. Any one of these additives helps to aerate the soil and increase the drainage. This is important to keep the roots of your succulents from getting too soggy and potentially rotting.
An ideal mix is 3 parts potting soil to 1 part perlite or other additive. If you live in a very humid location, you can add a bit more perlite.
Don't add a layer of rock or gravel to the bottom of your pots.
You will not want to add rock, gravel, or stones to the bottom of the pot. Contrary to popular belief, this causes water to pool at the bottom of the pot. It impedes drainage instead of aids it.