Can succulents be grown with nutrient soil and river sand?

Can succulents be grown with nutrient soil and river sand?

Nutrient soil plus river sand can be used to grow succulents, because succulents like loose and fertile soil. Nutrient soil can provide nutrients and river sand can enhance drainage, so river sand is very suitable for planting.

When using nutrient soil and river sand to plant succulents, the soil must first be disinfected. You can expose it to the sun or soak it in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents in nutrient soil and river sand

Advantages: River sand has a high density and good air permeability and drainage. When combined with nutrient soil, it has the advantages of being both fertile and loose.

Disadvantages: If the proportion of river sand is too high, the water retention capacity of the substrate will be relatively poor, and the larger the sand particles, the worse the water retention capacity, which is not suitable for growing water-loving succulents.

How to grow succulents with nutrient soil and river sand

1. Soil configuration: Nutrient soil and river sand can be configured in a ratio of 7:3. In addition, you can also add some coal slag or organic fertilizer to improve the soil structure.

2. Apply fertilizer: The fertilizer efficiency of this kind of soil is poor. Add an appropriate amount of well-rotted base fertilizer before planting. When applying fertilizer, it is best to avoid the root system to avoid damaging the root system.