Growing Mediums

We stock versatile soil mixes suitable for all sorts of succulents

Behind (or under) every strong and healthy plant lies a well prepared soil medium.

At Living Desert Plants, we believe that the best plants should only be planted in the best soil, and have tried and tested a wide variety of soil mediums for all our plants. We can now share the results of this rigorous testing with all succulent enthusiasts!

 

We base all our mixes on two key ingredients: Ibaraki Akadama and Hyuga pumice. These versatile mediums originate from volcanic deposits in Japan, and have been used by artisan bonsai growers for centuries. Due to their fantastic porosity, drainage, and trace nutrient content, these two mediums are excellent to use when cultivating succulent plants.

Living Desert Plants sells both pure Ibaraki Akadama and Hyuga pumice, as well as our own special succulent mix that incorporates both these and some other ingredients.

Want to learn more about the soil mediums we use and how to best utilise them? Be sure to check out our Learn sectionΒ dedicated to our mixes for some insightful knowledge gained from our personal experiences using them to grow plants in our nursery.

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Decorative Rose Quartz Stones (2kg)Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Decorative Rose Quartz Stones (2kg)

Price range: R80 through R160 incl. VAT
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Decorative Mixed Tumbled Stones (2kg)Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Decorative Mixed Tumbled Stones (2kg)

Price range: R70 through R140 incl. VAT
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Decorative Orange Desert Stones (2kg)Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Decorative Orange Desert Stones (2kg)

Price range: R50 through R100 incl. VAT
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LDP EcoGrit Mix

LDP EcoGrit Mix

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    Dee Bennion Avatar Dee B.
    May 1, 2026

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    March 26, 2026

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    March 13, 2026

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    March 12, 2026

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    February 17, 2026

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    February 9, 2026

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    January 16, 2026

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    January 13, 2026

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    December 22, 2025

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    December 22, 2025

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    December 19, 2025

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    December 19, 2025

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    December 6, 2025

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    December 2, 2025

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    November 19, 2025

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    November 3, 2025

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    October 25, 2025

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    October 16, 2025

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    October 9, 2025

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    September 26, 2025

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    August 23, 2025

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    August 4, 2025

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    July 30, 2025

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    July 17, 2025

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