Soil
C. ovata grows best in well-drained soil without peat moss or other particles to retain large amounts of water. It enjoys rocky hillsides and arid soil, so in cultivation, many different soil mixes are used to mimic these favorable natural conditions. Some growers recommend 50/50 soil mixes of organic topsoil to perlite, haydite, turface, or small gravel and grit. Others have used coir, pine bark and river stones. The general consensus among growers is that the soil should drain quickly and be allowed to dry between waterings, so having a good amount of grit and gravel in the mix is essential.
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