People who like succulents always want to find the most perfect or most suitable succulent soil. In fact, there is no perfect soil, only the most suitable one.
Mini Garden brings everyone a pretend plan of soil-coconut brick. First of all, you must know what coconut brick is?
Coconut peat refers to the fiber powder of the coconut shell, the by-product or waste after processing.
The benefits of using coconut :
Coconut peat has good water retention. It can fully maintain the nutrients and water needed for plant growth, reduce the loss of water and nutrients, and allow the roots of the plant to absorb more water and nutrients during the growth period.
Coconut has good air permeability. It can effectively prevent plant root system corruption and promote the healthy development of plant root system; it can also protect the soil and avoid soil muddy.
The natural decomposition rate of coconut bran is slow, which can extend the life of the substrate.
Coconut is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
The cost of coconut is lower. A small piece can soak a large pot of substrate.
Coconut has so many benefits, so how is it mixed with soil? The following mini will introduce in detail the proportion of coco peat in various stages of succulent soil, for reference only:
First of all, the most basic knowledge, I believe that most players who play Succulents also know that succulents like to be loose and breathable, and do not require too much fertile soil. This is the major premise.
Proportion
Coconut (30%), granular stone (20%), vermiculite (50%), rooting powder
Note: Seedling with soil refers to the soil used for leaf cutting, head cutting. Growth is the first requirement. At this stage, the most important thing is to maintain the moisture in the soil and increase the humidity in order to induce plant roots and sprouts.
Therefore, the most important thing for nursery soil is to keep water well. Vermiculite is the first medium for water retention, so it accounts for the largest proportion.
Coconut chaff is the foundation soil, and its main function in the nursery soil is to fix the root system and have a strong long-term water retention function.
Fertilizer is not needed at this stage, mainly to promote the rooting of succulent leaves, because coconut bran mixed with vermiculite is a soilless culture, and there will be no bacteria, so there is no need to add medicine.
As for granular soil, it is best to choose small particles, because at this time, the higher the humidity, the better, and the saturated humidity is the best. The roots of the seedlings are very small. Coconut chaff, vermiculite, these small particles can be fixed by the roots of the seedlings, and the particles are relatively large. , The small root system is still unable to cling.
Coconut (50%), granular stone (30%), vermiculite (15%), carbendazim + Xiaobai Yao + slow-release fertilizer (5%)
Note: The adult plant with soil refers to the plant that has a complete root system and leaf shape, but has not yet formed an old pile. It is also the most common state.
At this time, the soil distribution starts from the demand. What do we need for the adult plant? Grow up, don't die, be able to grow in shape, be healthy, have more heads, change into groups, grow out of shape, and grow old.
As the main body, coconut bran plays the role of retaining water for a long time. Its strong water permeability also avoids the accumulation of water in local locations. If the succulent root system is soaked in water for a long time, it will rot and die.
Vermiculite is mainly used to provide various trace elements to meet the needs of plant growth.
The granular stone mainly uses the drainage function. When we water, it is difficult to be very precise. Generally, excessive watering is used. If the drainage is not smooth, it will cause local water to accumulate and rot the roots. This requires the use of the granular stone. Water retention characteristics.
Slow-release fertilizer can make up for the shortcomings of coconut bran's low nutrition.
Coconut (20%), granular stone (60%), vermiculite (15%), carbendazim + Xiaobai Yao + slow-release fertilizer (5%)
Note: Old succulent with soil refer to very large adult plants, especially old piles that have formed a lignified backbone.
The shape and volume of this kind of plant have been basically finalized. The most important requirement is to keep it in its current state and don't die. As for whether it grows up, it doesn’t matter anymore, maybe it will grow crooked if it grows longer.
Granular stones are used in large quantities in the soil distribution plan of the old plant. The primary purpose is still the same, to avoid water accumulation.
Secondly, one of the characteristics of succulents is that the root system is much larger than the plants on the ground. They are already old piles. The root system must be abnormally developed. If the root system is developed, the root system will be strong, and the root system will be strong, which requires large particles to fix it.
The biggest disease of succulents is the disease on the root system, such as black rot and scale insects, which all start from the root system. The granular soil has the best air permeability and is relatively clean. It is not easy to cling to harmful substances and can reduce these diseases.
Few or no coconut soil, because it is already old, and we don’t need to keep water and moisturize in order to make it grow longer. Only vermiculite can be used for water replenishment.
The role of vermiculite is to provide necessary trace elements and as a supplementary tool for water, similar to the role of a water bag.
The roots of the old piles are well-developed, strong in water absorption, and fast. After watering, they can dry out normally to meet their survival needs. Vermiculite can quickly release a large amount of water to supply the root system as a supplement to normal watering. If the water is not absorbed enough during watering, the water stored in the vermiculite will be used to replenish the water to play this role.
Old pile, not dying is victory. It is so big and has a lot of water in its body. It is not afraid of lack of water, but it is afraid of standing water and rot. The principle is better drainage and less water retention.