What is sandy soil
This article brings you the content of what type of soil sandy soil belongs to, the function of sandy soil, and what plants are suitable for sandy soil. Keep reading!
Sandy soil is composed of more than 80% sand and a small amount of clay. The formation of this type of soil is influenced by both natural and human factors. Due to the effects of wind erosion and sand pressure, it is difficult to form a complete soil profile.
What type of soil does sandy soil belong to
Sandy soil is a type of soil that belongs to the loose soil category. The particles in this soil have large gaps, resulting in low nutrient content, good aeration, and good water permeability. However, it has poor water and fertilizer retention.
The function of sandy soil
Sandy soil can be used as a component in soil mixing for planting flowers, trees, and other plants, which can make the plants grow stronger. When mixing soil, it is appropriate to add some sandy soil to increase the soil's aeration and promote plant growth.
The particles in sandy soil are not sticky, with large air pores and good water permeability, which is beneficial for plant root growth. However, it has very poor water retention and is deficient in nutrients, with poor fertilizer retention, generally not suitable for planting plants alone.
What plants are suitable for sandy soil
There are many plants suitable for planting in sandy soil, including vegetables such as radishes, carrots, burdock, turnips, and horseradish, as well as flowering plants like Disocactus,虎皮兰 (Huperzia), desert rose, aloe vera, and Euphorbia. These plants can adapt to sandy soil environments.
The above introduction to the function of sandy soil, the type of soil sandy soil belongs to, and a comprehensive explanation of what plants are suitable for sandy soil, I hope it can act as a brick to attract jade and solve your problems in life.
(Note: "虎皮兰" is a Chinese plant name which does not have a direct translation in English. It is kept in its original form as it is a proper noun.)