Natural fertiliser for cacti, succulents, and low-maintenance gardens

Cactus Mate is a 100% natural plant food specifically formulated for cacti and succulents. It’s enriched with plant-available silica, essential minerals, trace elements, organic matter, and beneficial microbes to improve soil health, promote strong root systems, and reduce the risk of rotting. Free from manures, blood and bone, and synthetic chemicals, Cactus Mate is safe for all cacti and succulents and ideal for organic growers. It’s perfect for planting, potting, and revitalising tired soils.

Benefits

- Improves soil quality and encourages healthier, faster-establishing plants
- Promotes flowering and helps plants resist pests and diseases
- Encourages earthworm activity and boosts microbial soil life
- Reduces transplant shock and improves water efficiency
- Will not burn plant roots or foliage
- Safe for use on all cacti and succulents
- Organic grower approved – no animal waste or chemical contaminants

Where to Use

- At the base of the hole when planting cacti, succulents, or mixed gardens
- Mixed into potting media when potting or repotting
- Around established plants and dry garden beds

How Often to Apply

Cacti: Every 3 months for the first year, then 1–2 times annually
Succulents: Every 3–4 months
Apply more frequently if the soil receives excess water

Application Rates

General Garden Use: 300–500g/m² (3–5 handfuls)
Planting/Transplanting: 100–200g in the planting hole, plus 200–300g around the plant
Problem Soils: 500–800g/m² (5–8 handfuls)
Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200mm pot diameter

NPK

0.5 : 0.3 : 1.1
Also contains: Calcium 10.8%, Magnesium 2.9%, Silica 32%, Sulphate 0.8%, Iron 1.2%, Organic Matter 30%, plus 60+ micronutrients
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