The role of vermiculite and how to mix it with soil

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1. Function

2. How to mix soil

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Vermiculite has good breathability and water permeability, making the soil loose and breathable, promoting the drainage of accumulated water and reducing the possibility of root rot. Vermiculite can also be used to grow seedlings and cuttings. You can place soaked paper towels on the vermiculite to promote seed germination, or insert branches to promote rooting. It can also be spread on the soil surface to prevent insects from drilling in and lay eggs, which has an insect-proof effect. It can also be spread on the surface of potted plants for decoration.

1. Function

1. Function

1. Breathing and water permeability: Vermiculite has very good air and water permeability, which can make the soil loose and breathable, increase the loosening effect, and make the roots The normal breathing inside will prevent it from being stuffy and airtight, which can help the plants grow robustly. The water permeability effect is also very outstanding, which can allow water to drain out normally without causing serious problems of water accumulation. It can also reduce the possibility of root rot and maintain the normal growth of plants.

2. Seedling cuttings: Vermiculite can also be used to grow seedlings and cuttings. You can place soaked paper towels on the vermiculite, and then put seeds on them to grow seedlings. You can also insert the treated branches into the cuttings to promote rooting.

3. Prevent insects: You can do this when growing flowers , after disinfecting the soil, then spreading vermiculite on the soil surface, which can prevent insects from drilling in and lay eggs, and has an insect-proof effect.

4. Decorative effect: The color of vermiculite is very mixed. You can sprinkle a layer of vermiculite on the surface of small potted plants to play a decorative role and look more beautiful.

2. How to mix soil

When using vermiculite to grow flowers, you cannot just use vermiculite. It does not contain nutrients and cannot provide nutrients for plant growth, which will lead to poor plant growth. Generally, vermiculite, perlite, and peat soil can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1:3. The soil is not fixed, and the materials and proportions can be adjusted according to specific conditions.

2. How to mix soil

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