Can succulents be grown in sand?
Article摘要: Some knowledge about succulents, can succulents be grown in sand? If there are any mistakes, please correct them!
Many flower enthusiasts ask if succulents can be grown in sand? This question is relative and cannot be absolutely said no, but it also cannot be said that growing succulents in sand is very good. Let's look at the specific reasons in the following analysis.
Sand plays a relatively important role in the process of growing succulents. For example, some flower enthusiasts mix a certain proportion of sand into the medium to achieve the needs of water permeability and breathability of the medium, and some directly use pure sand for cutting, which also works well, but sand has its own shortcomings.
The biggest disadvantage of sand is that it dries out quickly. If normally maintained on a balcony, the moisture in the sand easily evaporates, which is not enough to retain water, leading to the withering of succulents. Therefore, we need to use sand flexibly when growing succulents, for example:
1. If growing succulents in pure sand, pay attention to the evaporation of moisture and remember to replenish water in time (watering can be done by immersing the pot, as normal watering will cause the sand to become compact over time).
2. If using sand as part of a mixed medium, the proportion is relatively flexible. A little more or less is acceptable, and it can be adjusted according to the local climate. For example, in the north, less sand can be used because the weather is dry and does not retain water. If in the southern region with high humidity, a bit more sand can be added, which is conducive to evaporation and prevents water accumulation.
Also, the following points should be noted:
1. Sand is divided into river sand and sea sand. River sand should be used for growing succulents, not sea sand, because sea sand contains salt, which is fatal to succulents.
2. Sand should be washed several times before use to clean the mud out of it. Generally, there is some mud in sand. If used directly to grow succulents, it may mix well with the sand, causing the sand to become compact, somewhat similar to mixing with mud, which is not conducive to the growth of succulents.
The above sharing is a specific introduction to whether succulents can be grown in sand, for reference by netizens.