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Feb 1, 2018 2:25 PM CST

Hi, Tussemarian.

While reading about the care of Chinese Money Plant I came across garden.org. Your question prompted me to join.

It's been almost 3 years since you posted so perhaps succulent/cactus potting mix wasn't available. It is more porous than other potting mixes. I was told by a garden center employee I can use it for all houseplants. Of course some plants will need to be watered more often as a result.

The brand I use is E.B. Stone Cactus Mix.

I forget to water my plants. (I had no idea they are all succulents so they thrive on my neglect.) I planted them in small sherbet bowls for my windowsill garden; despite living in the home of a serial plant killer using regular potting mix, none had root rot (which I learned about later). In fact they were producing pups. Rather than drill holes under my bowls, I put rocks inside then add succulent/cactus mix. Lately I purchased regular garden pots with drainage holes and placed them inside pottery. I put rocks at the bottom of the pottery to elevate the pots so air will circulate.

If you're still reading this: I'm having problems with my Chinese Money Plant. The seller says drooping leaves are normal since the plant was "shocked" during shipment but should quickly recover. Stems broke. I'm trying to propagate them (3 in water and 2 planted in pot). It's been 3 days. It's elevated and placed in different areas to determine the right amount of sunlight. I will repot it in cactus/succulent mix if the condition worsens. I take photos every day and note sunlight exposure so I can email information to the seller in case the plant dies.
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