What kind of soil to use for indoor succulent cultivation
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After a long time of growing flowers, we will know that there are requirements for the soil in flower cultivation, and the plants have different choices for soil. For example, if the plant we are growing prefers acidic soil, we should use acidic soil; if the plant prefers neutral soil, we should use neutral soil. Alkaline soil is difficult to grow good flowers. So, for the succulent plants we grow at home, do they prefer acidic or alkaline soil? Actually, succulent plants are easy to grow and not picky. If we choose different soil, they will also have different changes. Succulent plants will have red leaves when grown in acidic soil and yellow leaves when grown in alkaline soil. Only when well cared for can they develop a jelly-like color, each with its own beauty.
Why do I say that? Because Xiaoqi conducted an experiment with the Sauna plant before. I took dozens of my own propagated Ziyangrong Sauna and directly planted them in coconut coir. We know that if coconut coir is not washed, it contains a high salt content. If the soil is not cleaned properly and is too alkaline when growing plants alone, it can lead to plant stunting or severe yellowing of leaves. However, after planting the Sauna in it, the roots grew very fast. As long as the soil is kept moist and the environment is well-ventilated, it can take only a few months for the roots to fill the pot. After the roots are full, when you control the watering to achieve the desired state, you will find that the center of the Ziyangrong is yellow, and the bottom of the leaves is also yellow, only the top half of the leaves is purple. This state looks very beautiful, and since there are no nutrients in the coconut coir, as long as you follow the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is completely dry and slightly wilted, the plant basically does not grow, and the resulting state is really like a jelly color, very beautiful.
So, we can also use alkaline soil to grow succulent plants. We can mix some coconut coir with half particles, and this mixture will not easily cause problems indoors. After planting succulents, if we want them to grow rapidly in the early stage, we just need to supplement sufficient fertilizer, ensure proper watering, and provide plenty of sunlight, and they will grow rapidly. When the roots fill the pot, you can then control the watering, and you will definitely be able to grow a very beautiful jelly color.
If you use acidic soil, the succulent plants will grow very fast and they will like it. They are similar to most other plants we know, preferring neutral or slightly acidic soil. The red succulent plants we see online have a very red and beautiful appearance, such as the fire祭 we grow. If fire祭 is planted in alkaline soil, its leaves will have a light red color with a yellowish tint. If you plant fire祭 in slightly acidic soil and control the watering, the resulting leaves will be a bright red color, very beautiful.
After hearing these two points from Xiaoqi, you should understand that succulent plants are not picky about soil, but if you want them to grow fast, you should plant them in acidic soil. With sufficient fertilizer, water, and light, they will definitely grow very fast. When controlling the watering in acidic soil to achieve the desired state, it is the normal color of succulent plants. If you want a different color, you can plant them in slightly alkaline soil. Later, they will basically not grow and it is easier to achieve the desired state, but the resulting state will have a yellowish tint. This is also a manifestation of succulent plant leaves turning yellow due to insufficient iron, similar to the iron deficiency yellowing of other plants we grow. However, as long as the roots are developed, there will be no problem when observing them at home.
The above content introduces the type of soil to use for indoor succulent cultivation and the correct methods for growing succulents for everyone's reference and operation.