Is coconut coir suitable for growing flowers and succulents?
The article introduces whether coconut coir is suitable for growing flowers and succulents and teaches you how to properly use coconut coir for plant cultivation. Let's proceed with the introduction.
Growing flowers and succulents requires soil, and now 90% of people growing succulents and flowers purchase the soil directly from the internet. Many online stores sell ready-made nutritious soil, which is either mixed by the sellers or imported directly as peat soil. There are various types of soil available on the market.
After growing flowers and succulents for a long time, one will gradually gain some understanding of the soil. Currently, there are mainly two types of soil in circulation on the Chinese market: imported peat soil and black soil from Northeast China. Peat soil is entirely dependent on imports, while the black soil in Northeast China is a protected natural resource and is prohibited from being developed. Although it is forbidden to develop, there are still many illegal sellers who exploit and sell it.
Using peat soil for growing succulents and flowers is common because peat soil is loose and breathable, rich in nutrients. Pure peat soil can be used directly for planting succulents, which is very convenient. However, imported peat soil is expensive, with an average market price of 3 to 5 yuan per jin (half a kilogram). It costs about 3 yuan to buy half a kilogram of soil, and at least 2 to 3 jin are needed for a flower pot.
Is coconut coir suitable for growing flowers and succulents?
Many gardening enthusiasts are unwilling to use such expensive soil and therefore mix peat soil with other media, such as coconut coir. This type of mixture is considered very classic, and most flower and succulent greenhouses use this ratio. The mixture is combined in a 1:1 ratio, significantly reducing costs because coconut coir is very inexpensive.
Due to the low price of coconut coir, many people are considering using it exclusively for growing flowers and succulents.
Can pure coconut coir be used to grow flowers and succulents? I have personally tried it, and it is suitable for growing succulents, but it requires frequent watering. Coconut coir has a very high porosity, and it basically dries out completely within three days after watering. The succulents grown in coconut coir show no growth or change, especially in the summer when watering one day can lead to complete drying by the next day.