Can succulents be grown in coconut brick soil?

Can coconut brick soil be used to grow succulents?

Coconut brick soil is not suitable for growing succulents because this type of substrate has good water absorption, which will make the soil too moist. It needs to be combined with some large-particle substrates to enhance the soil's drainage capacity.

The drainage of coconut brick soil is not very good, so when using it to maintain succulents, you must control the amount of watering, appropriately extend the watering interval, and adhere to the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents in coconut brick soil

Advantages: Coconut brick soil is a loose and breathable matrix with strong water absorption capacity. It will not rot and can be used repeatedly, and the cost is relatively low.

Disadvantages: Coconut brick soil does not contain much nutrition. Before use, you must apply some base fertilizer and mix it with other substrates.

How to grow succulents in coconut brick soil

1. Soaking in water: The salt content of coconut brick soil itself is very high. It needs to be washed several times with water before use, so that it can be more suitable for growing plants.

2. Prepare the soil: Use coconut brick soil as the base, spread a layer of decomposed organic fertilizer in the middle, and then cover it with a layer of coconut soil to make a "sandwich" shape, and then plant the succulents in it.