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    Would John Innes No 3 mixed with grit be suitable for cacti ?
    I need to repot mine and have some J I No 3 going spare and thought I might use it up on my cacti if it's any good for them ...
    Thank you :smile:
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    That's what I use Michael, I tend to just add more grit or sharp sand depending on what type of cactus it is.
    I put some multipurpose in if its an epiphytic cacti.
     
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      Thanks, I'll be able to use the compost up now :dbgrtmb:
       
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