The application of using coal cinder for raising succulents
A little plant knowledge, introducing everyone to the knowledge of succulents, the application of using coal cinder for raising succulents. Next, the editor will introduce this topic.
TRGLove succulents but can't afford soil. Without good soil, the succulents are not as thriving as others. Following the advice of experienced gardeners, I collected coal cinder and found it works quite well. Here are some tips:
I usually find coal cinder at the entrance of snack shops or stalls, put it in a bag and crush it with my feet, then sieve it. Lao Cui has three sizes of sieves, with mesh sizes of peanuts, soybeans, and sesame seeds, which can produce four specifications of soil: larger than peanuts, between peanuts and soybeans, between sesame seeds and soybeans, and powder. The picture is as follows:
Large particles are good for controlling water in planting succulents. This Zibaojin is doing well in the pot. Lao Cui waters it whenever he wants, haha.
Small particles can completely replace red jade, deer swamp, etc.
Last night, I had a drink with friends and asked the boss for some coal cinder before leaving. In case some friends don't know how to sieve coal cinder, I took pictures of the process of sieving coal cinder at noon on the roof. The picture is the coal cinder I got. I personally think that coal cinder is better than boiler slag because boiler slag has sharp edges and easily injures roots.
The powdered coal after sieving, mixed with some garden soil or decomposed leaf soil, works well for planting cacti or Euphorbia. It seems to be good for breeding too, but Lao Cui hasn't tried it yet. Anybody can experiment, but I can't guarantee the germination rate, haha.
Slightly smaller particles are good for planting Yulujin and Aizoonaceae. I usually use this kind of soil at the bottom of the pot to cultivate roots because this is where the root hair develops.
Larger particles, my wife uses them to fill the upper half of the pot because this is where the stems of the succulents are, without roots. Large particles are breathable and less likely to rot roots.
The effect of potting. Regarding the issue of tempering coal cinder, Lao Cui understands it this way. Most of the original habitats of succulents are extremely harsh, and even if the home environment is not good, it is still more comfortable than the original habitat, so you can't raise succulents in a fragile way. Lao Cui has never seen a succulent die of drought, but often sees them die of too much water, haha. Lao Cui never tempers the coal cinder, uses it right after sieving, pours a lot of water over the pot after potting, and the water also washes away the powdered soil.反正也没见那颗死翘翘,呵呵,每人种养的经验不一,环境不同. The above is purely Lao Cui's personal experience. If you follow it and your plants die, it's not my fault, haha. After all, it's an era of a hundred schools of thought contending, haha!
Many friends say that the coal balls they find are too powdery and not good. Lao Cui found some broken brick slag nearby and sieved it, the effect is comparable to red jade. The picture is the effect of the sifted broken brick slag. The water absorption rate of the brick slag is relatively uniform, the particles are moderate, and it is more resistant to powdering than coal slag. The disadvantage is that it is not easy to crush, so it is recommended to go to the demolition site with a sieve to save physical strength in crushing bricks. My broken slag was not cleaned up well, and there are pieces of glass that can easily injure roots and fingers, so be careful!
The effect of planting with broken brick slag. Since筒叶麒麟 is drought-resistant, I used pure particles, which have good drainage and are not prone to root rot, so I can water whenever I want!
The above introduces the complete application of using coal cinder for raising succulents (with pictures) for everyone to learn and understand!