What type of soil is best for planting succulents?
This article introduces the best soil for succulent planting and shares knowledge about the arrangement of soil for succulents, with a comprehensive introduction to follow.
How to prepare the soil for succulents?
Succulents generally have thick leaves or stems that can store water and nutrients, making them drought-resistant and able to tolerate poor soil. Their original habitat is in tropical deserts and gobi regions. They can endure dryness and do not require nutrient-rich soil. As long as the soil is loose and well-ventilated, does not accumulate water, and has a bit of nutrition, it is sufficient.
For growing succulents, the soil is usually prepared with peat soil or decomposed leaf soil, and commercial nutrient-rich soil can be mixed with granular soil such as perlite, red jade soil, river sand, volcanic rock, etc. The ratio is usually 1:1, or the granular soil can be higher. The soil preparation for young succulents and mature ones is also different. Good soil preparation is the foundation for growing healthy succulents.
First, soil preparation for young seedlings
Young seedlings need to grow rapidly and require soil with good ventilation and sufficient nutrients. If pure granular soil is used, it does not contain many nutrients, and their growth will slow down, preventing them from growing bigger. This does not look appealing, so for young seedlings, mix nutrient-rich soil with granular soil in a 1:1 ratio. This loose, well-ventilated, and nutrient-rich soil can help young seedlings grow faster.
Second, soil preparation for mature succulents
If the succulents have grown old and have become large plants, they no longer need to grow taller. Maintaining their condition is what makes them look best. The soil preparation should be with granular soil making up more than 70%, and peat soil or similar making up around 30%. This ensures excellent water permeability, prevents waterlogging and root rot, and provides a bit of nutrition. As long as their condition is controlled and they are not encouraged to grow excessively, this soil is also good for controlling water and makes it easier for them to thrive when exposed to more sunlight.
Occasionally adding slow-release fertilizer granules can ensure their slow growth.
Therefore, it can be said that the soil preparation for succulents is not fixed. Different soil properties should be chosen according to the size of the seedlings. There should be no problem growing succulents. If the ventilation at home is poor and waterlogging occurs easily after watering, making it hard to dry, the watering frequency should be reduced, and the proportion of granular soil should be increased.
Succulent soil preparation has a secret recipe, making both large and small succulents comfortable, saving money, and easy to thrive.
This article shares the best soil for succulent planting and the simple soil preparation method, hoping it will be helpful to plant lovers!