How much soil should I put in a succulent flower pot?

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1. How much soil to put in

2. Other requirements

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There is no fixed amount of soil required for succulent maintenance. If the plant is too large, you can use a larger flower pot. The filling soil should be basically filled to about 2-3 cm from the edge of the flower pot, which can facilitate later watering. Fertilization should not be too low, otherwise the soil quality will not be enough and the roots will not be able to absorb enough nutrients. If the plant is smaller, the pot used will be smaller and filled with less soil.

1. How much soil to put in

1. How much soil to put in

Succulent maintenance is relatively simple, and there is no requirement to fix how much soil to use. If the plant is too large, you can use a larger flower pot. The filling should be basically filled with soil until it is about 2-3 cm away from the edge of the flower pot. This will make it easier to water and fertilize later, and will not be too full and overflow, but it will also It cannot be too low, otherwise the soil quality is not enough and the roots cannot absorb enough nutrients. With regular watering, the soil surface will sink, which will cause part of the roots to be exposed, which may damage the roots and affect the absorption function. . If the plant is too small, the flower pot used will also be smaller, so the filling soil will be less. If it is too much, it will not be conducive to later growth.

2. Other requirements

Breeding After 1-2 years, you need to change the pot, and you can refill it with soil. When the succulents grow, the roots cannot withstand water and moisture. Long-term water accumulation will cause the roots to rot, so the soil should be mainly breathable and ensure that it contains a certain amount of water. nutrition. It can be prepared with peat soil, fine sand, and ceramsite. It can also be prepared with garden soil, humus soil, and vermiculite. The effect is also good. The specific proportion can be adjusted according to requirements.

2. Other requirements

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