Can pure coconut coir be used to grow succulents?

Can pure coconut bran be used to grow succulents?

Pure coconut coir is generally not suitable for growing succulents. Although it has a certain air permeability, the nutrients it contains are very low. Therefore, using pure coconut coir alone to grow succulents is not conducive to their growth.

The nutritional content of pure coconut coir is relatively less. If you must use pure coconut coir to grow succulents, you need to apply more fertilizer to ensure that the succulents have enough nutrition.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents with pure coconut bran

Advantages: Pure coconut coir has good drainage capacity, so if you use it to grow succulents, it can drain excess water in time.

Disadvantages: Pure coconut coir has very low nutritional value. Generally, using it to grow succulents may cause malnutrition of the succulents, thus affecting the flowering time of the succulents.

How to grow succulents with pure coconut bran

1. Watering principles: Pure coconut coir has strong air permeability, so you don’t have to worry about water accumulation in the pot when watering. Generally, watering once a week is enough.

2. Soil preparation: Pure coconut coir cannot be used alone to grow succulents. It generally needs to be used in combination with other nutritious granular soils. This can provide nutrients to succulents and promote their growth.