Illustrated guide to planting a succulent arrangement
This article provides a detailed explanation of succulent knowledge, with an illustrated guide on how to plant a succulent arrangement, as follows:
What is an arrangement? It's simply planting multiple different types of plants in one container! As long as you gather all the necessary materials, you can easily create a succulent arrangement at home. For those interested in gardening but unsure how to start, would you like to challenge planting a succulent arrangement? It's easy to learn with a high success rate, perfect for getting a feel for gardening! Once you've successfully planted, you can give this personally cultivated pot as a gift, filled with heartfelt warmth!
① Items needed for preparation
・ Six seedlings (seedlings, potting mix, fertilizer)
・ Akadama soil
・ Tweezers
・ Container
・ Pumice
・ Small trowel
・ Decorative arrangement products ※ Optional items, use according to personal preference.
② Prepare the container
Choose one you like. The size is optional and there are no restrictions.
If the container is shallow, first loosen the "root ball" (the part of the root with soil when the plant is dug out) and then plant. However, if the container is very shallow, you'll need to change containers as the plant grows.
③ Add Akadama soil
If the container is large, place large particles of Akadama soil for drainage at the bottom, about one-fourth of the container's height. You can also use pumice.
④ Remove the leaves from the bottom of the plant and clean them.
⑤ Add a small amount of fertilizer
On top of the Akadama soil, add a little potting mix and then sprinkle some fertilizer. If too much fertilizer is used, it can lead to plant wilt due to excessive nutrients, so be sure to use it in moderation!
⑥ Place the plants in the pot and secure them.
Arrange each plant in the pot according to your personal preference, making sure to balance the size and color of the leaves.
The plants in the picture have similar growth processes, so they can be arranged in any way.
⑦ Loosen the roots
⑧ Make sure the plants are all about the same height
⑨ Hold the seedlings with one hand to prevent them from falling over, and with the other hand, add potting mix.
⑩ Hold the seedlings and tap the pot to make the soil more compact and leave no gaps.
⑪ Flatten the soil on the surface and remove the soil from the leaves of the plants.
⑫ Make the succulents in the small pot using the same method.
No Akadama soil is added to this pot, but if it's a pot size of 3 or larger (especially pots with some height), you need to add Akadama soil.
⑬ Place decorative pebbles (pumice) in the remaining space in the pot
Using tweezers makes it easier to create a perfect arrangement!
⑭ You're done!
Remember to let them get plenty of sun!
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