The ratio of sand to soil for growing succulents

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1. Proportion of soil

2. Soil distribution plan

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When raising succulents, it is very important to mix the soil with the soil. The ratio of sand to soil should be kept at about 1:1. A little more or a little less does not matter. For ordinary succulents, add some humus soil on top of this. For some varieties with relatively hard leaves, pond foundation stones and lightweight materials can be added inside. If you want to maintain Lithops, you can add gold stones and shell powder.

1. Proportion of soil

1. Proportion of soil

When raising succulents, it is very important to mix the soil with it. It does not like water accumulation during its growth, and its air permeability must be ensured, so sand needs to be added. It can provide nutrients, is rich in organic matter, and can also increase the root stability of plants. The ratio of sand to soil can be kept at almost 1:1. It doesn’t matter if it is more or less. This way, it can meet the needs of both aspects, and then according to the It is necessary to consider adding other substances.

2. Soil distribution plan

1. Ordinary: When raising some common succulent species, you can use 2 parts garden soil and 4 parts coarse sand, and then add 1 part humus soil and half a part rice bran ash.

2. Hard leaves: For some varieties with relatively hard leaves , their water evaporation is small, and pond foundation stones, fairy soil, light materials, and peat soil can be mixed in a ratio of 3:2:1:1, so that the preparation can just meet the growth habits.

3. Lithops: This type of Lithops is special among succulents. You can use natural soil plus 8 parts of gold and stone, and add a little shell powder as appropriate.

2. Soil distribution plan

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