What kind of soil do succulents like?

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1. Soil conditions

2. Pot soil preparation

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Succulents like soft, acidic soil. A well-drained and nutritious substrate is helpful for its growth. Potting soil can be prepared by mixing peat soil and sand, and the proportion of the two should be changed as the plant grows. Plants in the seedling stage need more peat soil, and sandy soil is not conducive to rooting. The ratio of the two is about 6:4. For plants that have been growing for two years, more sand can be used to increase drainage and air permeability.

1. Soil conditions

1. Soil conditions

1. Soft: Although succulent mostly grows on sandy soil, it prefers soft soil. Sandy soil is not good for its rooting. All seedlings must be planted in loose soil, which can greatly improve its survival rate.

2. Drainage: Succulents themselves have a certain water storage capacity, and the roots do not absorb much water. Therefore, the soil must have good drainage to prevent water from soaking the roots for a long time and inhibiting their respiration.

3. Nutrition: Although succulent can be supplemented by fertilization nutrients, but the base fertilizer in the soil can continuously and effectively provide nutrients. For succulents, this can maintain their healthy growth for a long time.

4. Acidity: Most succulents prefer a slightly acidic environment, but are not intolerant to salt-alkali. Therefore, you can plant in acidic soil, or you can improve the pH of the soil by watering ferrous sulfate solution.

2. Pot soil preparation

If it is a succulent seedling, it should be mixed with peat soil and river sand, with a ratio of about 6:4. Perlite, ceramsite, etc. can be used to replace part of the sand, but the overall ratio cannot be changed. If it is an adult plant that is more than two years old, the ratio of the two should be reversed, with less peat soil and more sand. As the plant grows, the proportion of large particle media such as sand can gradually increase, but a little peat soil is still needed to provide nutrients.

2. Pot soil preparation

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