Advantages of fine sand and soil Proportion of fine sand and soil Precautions for maintaining fine sand and soil Succulent plants have been favored by plant lovers in recent years due to their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Many novices often encounter the problem of soil selection when maintaining meat. Let's reveal a magical succulent maintenance method-fine sand and soil to raise meat, so that your succulent plants can grow healthily and thrive. Advantages of fine sand mixed with soil Fine sand mixed with soil refers to soil made by mixing fine sand and garden soil in a certain proportion. This kind of soil has the following advantages: 1. Good air permeability: The addition of fine sand can increase the air permeability of the soil., prevent water accumulation at the roots, and is conducive to the breathing and growth of succulent plants.
2. Good drainage: The drainage property of fine sand mixed soil is better than that of single garden soil, which can effectively prevent root rot.
3. Adjust soil moisture: Fine sand and soil can maintain moderate soil moisture and avoid excessive moisture causing succulent plants to grow. There is no fixed standard for the ratio of fine sand to soil, and it is usually adjusted according to the type and growth habits of succulent plants. The following are some common ratios: 1. Breeding soil: fine sand accounts for 20%, garden soil accounts for 80%.
2. Succulent plants with sufficient nutrients: fine sand accounts for 30% and garden soil accounts for 70%.
3. Drought-tolerant succulent plants: fine sand accounts for 40%, and garden soil accounts for 60%. Precautions for mixing fine sand with soil 1. Selection of fine sand: Choose fine sand with fine texture and uniform grains, and avoid using fine sand containing impurities and sharp grains.
2. Soil disinfection: Before preparing fine sand and soil, disinfect the garden soil to ensure that there are no pests and diseases in the soil.
3. Mix evenly: Fully mix the fine sand and garden soil to distribute the soil evenly. Maintenance method of fine sand mixed with soil 1. Watering: The watering frequency of fine sand mixed with soil should be lower than that of single garden soil, and water should be carried out after the soil surface is dry.
2. Fertilization: During the growing season, apply appropriate amount of compound fertilizer to succulent plants at regular intervals to promote their growth.
3. Light: Succulent plants need enough sunshine, so place them in a sunny place to avoid long-term dark environment.
Raising succulent plants with fine sand and soil is a simple and effective method of succulent maintenance. By reasonably configuring the ratio of fine sand and garden soil, it can provide a good growth environment for succulent plants. As long as you master the correct maintenance method, I believe that your succulent plants will thrive and become your eye-catching green baby.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Li Ming, Press: China Agricultural Press, published in 2018.
"Succulent Plant Planting Technology", author: Wang Fang, Press: China Forestry Press, published in 2019.