What is granular soil?

Granular soil has a granular appearance and is composed of many coarse and fine particles of different sizes. Gravel soil, sand and pebbles, medical stone, Akadama soil, etc. are all within the range of granular soil.

What kind of soil is granular soil

Strictly speaking, granular soil does not refer to a single type of soil. It is a general term for a certain type of soil. For example, Akadama soil and Kanuma soil can be called granular soil and are suitable for growing succulents.

The role of granular soil

Granular soil is a good mechanism for growing succulents. It can increase the air permeability and drainage of the soil, allowing succulents to grow more healthily and allowing their roots to "breathe" more smoothly.

The advantage of granular soil is that its gaps are large, so there is no problem of water accumulation. The soil has good air permeability and water permeability. The disadvantage is that its water retention capacity is relatively poor, which will cause rapid water loss in the soil during maintenance, which is not conducive to plant growth.

What is suitable for granular soil?

Granular soil is most suitable for growing succulents, such as Maiden Heart, Echeveria, Alocasia, Lady in Pink, Fire Festival, Little Red Dress, Debbie, etc. On the one hand, it can increase the permeability of the soil and make the soil more loose and breathable, and on the other hand, it is also very beneficial for the growth of succulents.