Analysis of the Reasons for Using Maifan Stone to Grow Succulents
If you want to understand the knowledge related to succulents, and the analysis of why Maifan stone is used for growing succulents, please refer to the detailed introduction below.
There has always been controversy about using Maifan stone for growing succulents. Some say it's just hyped, while others believe it's a good thing. Personally, I also think Maifan stone is indeed a good thing, so after many soil mixture trials, I always include Maifan stone in my final succulent soil mixture. Below, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Maifan stone using metaphors.
1. Plants, like humans, need not only the basics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and water but also many other trace nutrients. For example, some flowers may easily get sick and die if they lack boron or certain elements. And this is where Maifan stone becomes the '21 vitamins' for plants. Why do I say that? Let's look at the following information:
Maifan stone is a natural silicate mineral, scientifically known as quartz diorite. It is a composite mineral or medicinal rock that is non-toxic and harmless to organisms and has certain biological activities. The main chemical components of Maifan stone are inorganic silicate and aluminates, including SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O, TiO2, P2O5, MnO, etc., and it also contains all the macroelements required by animals, such as K, Na, Ca, Mg, Cu, Mo, and other trace elements and rare earth elements, totaling about 58.
The above trace elements basically cover all the 'vitamins' needed by animals and plants. Just like humans, plants may grow normally without these trace elements, but they will grow healthier with a complete nutritional profile.
2. Using Maifan stone for mulching can enhance the aesthetic appeal, and incorporating it into the growing medium can improve water permeability.
3. Other advantages of Maifan stone:
Maifan stone can stabilize and enhance, as well as balance the physical functions of the soil, making it more advantageous than other soil conditioners. Because of this, the use of Maifan stone in outdoor cabbage cultivation has received widespread attention.
Using Maifan stone can reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and soil conditioners, and it can improve soil quality economically and effectively, protecting the environment.
a. Promotes the growth of grasslands.
b. Speeds up the growth of crops, improves the quality of crops, and increases yield.
d. It is an effective soil conditioner that activates minerals.
4. Of course, Maifan stone also has disadvantages, such as being alkaline and poor water retention. Therefore, I usually don't use it alone but adjust the amount according to the plant's pH preference and combine it with other granular materials. Also, it is important to note that there are many types of Maifan stone. One type that is dark and called 'Chinese Maifan stone' is not suitable for use as a growing medium due to its high hardness and density, and is only suitable for use as a container.
ps: Actually, what growing medium to use depends on the habits of the gardening enthusiasts. What works for you is what's good!
The above is a detailed explanation of the analysis of the reasons for using Maifan stone to grow succulents, for your reference and suggestion only!