How to prepare soil for sowing succulents and planting materials for succulents

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1. How to prepare soil for sowing

2. What are the planting materials?

The soil for sowing succulents is generally peat soil, red jade soil, and deer marsh soil, as well as perlite, vermiculite, river sand, etc. It is recommended to use peat soil, vermiculite and granular soil. The ratio of the three is 3:1:1. In order to help the growth of seeds, the diameter of the granular soil should not be too large. It is best to choose particles with a diameter of 1-3 mm. If it is too large, it will also affect its water retention.

1. How to prepare sowing soil

The soil used for sowing succulents must have a certain degree of water retention and good air permeability, which is very important for the development of seeds. Peat, vermiculite and granular soil are usually used, mixed in a ratio of 3:1:1. The granular soil should not be too large, with a diameter between 1-3 mm. If the particles are too large, the overall water retention will be poor, which is not conducive to seed development.

2. What are the planting materials

1. Peat soil: Currently a popular succulent plant material, the price is relatively high, but the performance is also very good. This kind of planting material is very light in texture, can retain water and fertilizer, and has good breathability. And unlike many soils, it is sterile and non-toxic, and does not have any pollution, so there is no need to worry about succulents being infected with diseases.

2. Red jade soil: This soil is accumulated from volcanic ash It is widely used in Japan, but it is usually mixed with other planting materials, accounting for no more than about 35%. It is divided into two types: medium grain and fine grain. The diameter of medium grain is between 2-6.5 mm, and the diameter of fine grain is only 1-2 mm. Medium grain is usually used for planting succulents.

3. Kanuma soil: Kanuma soil is produced in Japan. The particles are round and have many pores. It has good air permeability and good water retention. It is worth mentioning that this kind of soil is highly acidic, so don’t use too much when planting succulents. In addition, as a pavement, it will turn golden after watering and looks very beautiful.

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