Organic cactus soil recipe

[Kurite]

Hi I want to make my own organic cactus soil. If anyone would like to share please do. Also is pearlite considered organic?
thanks

[stella1751]

Kurite wrote:

Also is pearlite considered organic?

Perlite and vermiculite are not considered organic in the strictest sense of the word, in that they do not break down organically. However, in the sense that they are naturally occurring and not synthetically manufactured, they are organic

[lilypotter]

This is a good mix for sowing cactus seeds and for indoor potted cacti and succulents.

2 parts coarse or gritty sand with large particles.
1 part garden loam
1 part peat substitute (which is fertilized and with lime.)
3 parts small pebbles, gravel or similar - anything that will make the soil "loose or easy draining.'

If you are planting your cactus in your garden then I would add 4 parts garden loam to the mix instead of just one.