What kind of soil does succulents need?
A comprehensive explanation of the type of soil succulents need and an introduction to related topics about the cultivation of flowers suitable for succulents. Next, the editor will introduce to you.
How to mix soil for succulents?
Succulents generally have thick leaves or stems that can store water and nutrients, making them drought-resistant and able to thrive in poor soil. Their original habitat is in tropical deserts and gobi areas. They are highly drought-resistant in dry conditions and do not require soil that is rich in nutrients. As long as the soil is loose and well-draining, without waterlogging or root rot, and slightly nutritious, it is sufficient.
Soil for growing succulents is usually composed of 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 mix for young succulents and mature succulents is also different. Good soil is the foundation for growing healthy succulents.
First, the soil mix for young seedlings
Young seedlings need to grow quickly and require soil with better aeration and sufficient nutrients. If only pure granular soil is used, it does not contain many nutrients, and the growth will slow down later, making it difficult for them to grow and thrive. This is not aesthetically pleasing, so for young seedlings, mixing nutrient-rich soil with granular soil in a 1:1 ratio is fine. Loose and well-draining soil with nutrients can help the seedlings grow faster.
Second, mature succulents
If the succulents have become old plants and have grown into large ones, they no longer need to grow, only maintaining their current state is the most beautiful. The soil mix should have more than 70% granular soil and about 30% peat soil or other similar materials. This ensures excellent water permeability, preventing waterlogging or root rot, and slightly nutritious soil. Controlling their state without letting them grow excessively is beneficial. This type of soil also helps control water and makes it easier to achieve a good state when exposed to more sunlight.
Occasionally adding slow-release fertilizer granules can ensure they grow slowly.
Therefore, it can be said that the soil mix for succulents is not fixed, and different types of soil should be mixed according to the size of the seedlings. There should be no problem in growing succulents. If the ventilation at home is poor and waterlogging occurs easily after watering, which takes a long time to dry, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of watering and increase the proportion of granular soil.
A secret recipe for succulent soil mix that is comfortable for both large and small succulents, saving money and easy to achieve a good state.
The comprehensive knowledge about the type of soil succulents need and the introduction to suitable soil for succulents shared above is hoped to be helpful to you.