Can you grow succulents with coal briquettes?

Can coal balls be used to grow succulents?

The coal slag left after burning coal balls can be used to grow succulents. This substrate has strong air permeability and drainage, but large pieces of coal need to be removed and soaked in water before it can be used to grow succulents.

Burned coal balls are a common planting material and many people choose them, but this type of coal ball itself does not contain any nutrients and cannot be used alone.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents with coal balls

Advantages: Coal balls have many advantages. As a matrix, they have good air permeability and water permeability, contain a lot of trace elements, and are very easy to obtain.

Disadvantages: Sulfur and other substances produced by coal balls after burning have strong alkalinity. If they are used to grow acid-loving succulents, the growth of the plants will be affected.

How to grow succulents with coal balls

1. Soaking in water: Coal balls must be soaked in water before use, because they are alkaline in nature. Soaking in water can neutralize the pH and remove fine dust.

2. Fully decompose: If you want to use coal balls as fertilizer, you can ferment them together with animal manure, which can promote the growth of plants.