'The secret to successfully growing succulents is in the soil,' says Kate from Baby Bio. 'Most species live in the desert (although some species are forest or jungle dwellers), so you should always begin with the correct type of compost to recreate their natural habitat. For this reason, standard potting mix will not suffice.'
'As a general rule of thumb, most plants need a mix of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium for optimum growth, but cacti and succulents prefer a balanced NPK ratio, so it’s best to invest in a specialist food.'