Hi Audrie!
We're glad you found us too!
Semps need well draining soil, but when I first started growing them I just put them in the ground with nothing added to the soil and they did fine. However, when I plant in the ground now I always mix chicken grit in the soil.
Here is a thread that discusses potting mixes that might answer some of your questions:
The thread "Potting Mixes and Difficult Soil" in
Sempervivum forum
