The best soil selection for succulents The soil ratio of succulents The maintenance skills of succulents In recent years, succulents have become the new favorite of many flower friends due to their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Among the many maintenance details, soil selection is undoubtedly the most critical part. This article will reveal the best soil selection and maintenance skills for succulents and help you easily raise healthy and beautiful succulents. The best soil choice for succulent plants 1. Limus soil: Limus soil is a kind of soil with high organic matter content. It has good air permeability and water retention, and is suitable for the growth of most succulent plants.
2. Perlite: Perlite has good air permeability and drainage properties, which can prevent water accumulation in the soil and reduce the occurrence of root diseases.
3. Sand and gravel: Sand and gravel can increase the breathability and drainage of the soil, but it has poor water retention and needs to be mixed with other soils.
4. Humus soil: Humus soil is rich in organic matter and can provide rich nutrients, but it has poor air permeability and needs to be mixed with other soils.
5. Broken bricks and tiles: Broken bricks and tiles have good air permeability and drainage properties, but poor water retention and need to be mixed with other soil. The soil ratio of succulent plants The soil ratio of succulent plants is generally: humus soil: perlite: gravel: humus soil: broken bricks =4:2:2:1:1. According to the growth needs of succulent plants and soil characteristics, the ratio can be adjusted appropriately. Maintenance skills for succulent plants 1. Watering: Succulent plants are drought-tolerant, so watering should be done in moderation to avoid standing water. Generally, it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. The watering frequency can be appropriately increased during high temperatures in summer.
2. Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilated environment is conducive to the growth of succulent plants and the prevention of pests and diseases.
3. Light: Succulent plants like light and should be placed in a sunny place, but avoid direct sunlight.
4. Fertilization: Succulent plants do not have a high demand for fertilizer. Generally, they can apply fertilizer 2-3 times a year. Choose compound fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium, and water them in time after fertilization.
5. Breeding: The main breeding methods for succulent plants include rafting, cuttage and sowing. rafting is suitable for succulent plants that grow vigorously, cuttage is suitable for breeding seedlings, and sowing is suitable for breeding rare varieties.
Choosing appropriate soil and succulent plant maintenance techniques is the key to raising many succulent plants. I hope this article can help you in your path of succulent plant maintenance. During the maintenance of succulent plants, you must also pay attention to the growth conditions of the plants and adjust the maintenance methods in a timely manner. Only then can your succulent plants thrive and bloom beautiful.
References: "Encyclopedia of the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Chen Lihua, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.