Is my repotted money tree dead? I planted a bunch of plants in pots using this which was right next to all the potting soilthen realized after it says it's for amending soil. Will this cause any harm? If your succulents keep rotting or looking unhealthy, the problem is usually the soilnot the plant. Succulents need a fast draining soil mix that doesn't hold water for too long. In their natural Cork bark Dwarf Jade Blackroot Farms What is the best soil mix for dieffenbachia plants?