Can you grow succulents with garden soil and granules?

Can you grow succulents with garden soil and granules?

Garden soil plus particles can be used to grow succulents. As long as the sunlight, ventilation and temperature are within the required range, succulents can grow stronger and color faster.

If you use a single garden soil to plant succulents, the soil is not breathable and easily becomes compacted, so it needs to be used with granular soil. The granules can be made of burnt coal slag, which can enhance the drainage and air permeability of the substrate.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents with garden soil and granules

Advantages: Garden soil plus particles have good drainage, and the soil will not become compacted basically within a year. After one year, the plant should be repotted and the soil should be changed in time.

Disadvantages: The air permeability of the garden soil is not good, it is easy to become compacted, and it contains many pathogens. If it is not treated, it will hinder the growth of the plant.

How to grow succulents with garden soil and granules

1. Soil treatment: Before using the garden soil with particles, you should expose it to the sun to sterilize and disinfect it. Note that the proportion of particles should be greater than 50%.

2. Planting succulents: Remove the succulents from the original pots, clean the roots, and then bury them in the prepared garden soil and granular soil.