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How to prepare breathable and water-permeable flower soil
Currently, the matrix formula ratio I use is: 30% peat soil, 20% pine bark, 20%植金石 (stone for planting orchids), 15% river stones, and 15% broken red bricks mixed together. This orchid formula is characterized by being loose and breathable, as well as good moisture and fertilizer retention. However, it is not suitable for frequent and excessive watering, generally once every 7 to 10 days is recommended.
During the period of breeding management, there are many important aspects, especially in terms of soil blending. I personally recommend using the following materials, mixed in a certain proportion, to fully cater to the plant's preference for water-permeable, breathable, and fertile soil.
First, humus soilMany friends around me do not hesitate to collect naturally fermented humus soil from afar for gardening. This humus soil is often found in some primitive forests or under trees in parks.
After bringing them home, you only need to mix them with other media after simple sterilization and disinfection for planting flowers and grass.
Of course, when choosing humus soil, we also need to pay attention to choosing humus soil that is slightly moist and brown in color.
In particular, the humus soil under pine needle trees or willow trees contains a lot of salicylic acid, which can continuously stimulate the growth of plant roots during the plant's growth period, indirectly improving the plant's disease resistance and adaptability, allowing the roots to absorb more nutrients and transport them to the flowers and leaves.
The method of sterilizing and disinfecting the humus is also very simple. After bringing it home, you can achieve the purpose of killing pests and bacteria by directly exposing it to high temperatures. Usually, placing it in a microwave oven for about 10 minutes is enough.
Second, sandy soilFine river sand can be mixed with other media for planting flowers and grass. Similarly, sandy soil, due to its relatively poor water retention, can also be mixed with different materials to enhance the water permeability and breathability of the material.
It can fully ensure that the plant's roots do not rot due to a stuffy environment. Usually, after collecting the sandy soil, it needs to be properly screened before planting flowers, removing the relatively large particles.
Third, park soilThe soil referred to here is usually the soil excavated from the surrounding green belts. Although it contains some organic matter, most of it is ordinary soil and may even contain roots of plants.
Therefore, before gardening, we need to screen it finely. Remove all the soil with grass roots or lumps.
Generally, we only retain the fine soil, which is relatively loose and soft, suitable for plant growth, especially playing a significant role during the seedling raising period.
Fourth, mixed soil preparationFor example, orchids, due to the differences in climate, habits, and orchid cultivation conditions in various regions, the substrates used also vary. Taking the cultivation of orchids in the northern region as an example, let me talk about my method of selecting planting materials.
Currently, the matrix formula ratio I use is: 30% peat soil, 20% pine bark, 20%植金石, 15% river stones, and 15% broken red bricks mixed together.
This orchid formula is characterized by being loose and breathable, as well as good moisture and fertilizer retention. However, it is not suitable for frequent and excessive watering, generally once every 7 to 10 days is recommended.
Overall, peat soil and pine bark, these two materials, not only retain water and contain certain nutrients but also allow for drainage, which is very helpful for orchid rooting and germination. How can orchid roots germinate crystal heads and elongate without peat soil?
Therefore, under the background conditions of low humidity and dry air in the northern region, if all-granular planting materials are used for orchid cultivation, watering is not easy to control.
The above experience and knowledge about how to prepare breathable and water-permeable flower soil are introduced. I hope this article can be of some help to you!