What kind of soil does a cactus use?
This article brings you the planting content of the succulent plant cactus, what kind of soil does a cactus use, and the following shares detailed information.
Cacti require well-draining, breathable soil with lime content, sandy soil (or sandy loam), and can be mixed with 2 parts loam, 2 parts decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts coarse sand, plus 1 part limestone gravel or old lime wall debris from demolished buildings.
Cacti can also be mixed with 2 parts loam, 2 parts coarse sand, 1 part broken bricks, decomposed leaf soil, and 1 part old lime wall debris. When cultivating, a small amount of broken bricks or tiles should be placed at the bottom of the pot to ensure smooth drainage.
The soil for growing cacti can also be made of 6 parts humus soil, mixed with 4 parts sand and 2 parts rice husk ash, and adding a little bone meal is even better, mix well before planting.
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