Can vermiculite be used to grow succulents?

Can vermiculite be used to grow succulents?

Vermiculite can be used to grow succulents because it has good water retention and can automatically adjust the moisture for succulents, so it is very suitable for growing succulents.

Vermiculite cannot be used alone to plant succulents. It generally needs to be mixed with other soils. If succulents are planted alone, water will not be discharged in time, thus affecting the growth of succulents.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents with vermiculite

Advantages: Vermiculite has a strong ability to retain water and fertilizer, so when using it to grow succulents, you can save some fertilizer, which is beneficial to the growth and development of succulents.

Disadvantages: If too much vermiculite is used, it will cause water accumulation at the roots of succulents, so it needs to be used in combination with other granular soils.

How to grow succulents with vermiculite

1. Apply fertilizer: Vermiculite has high moisture retention and air permeability, but it does not contain too many nutrients, so remember to apply fertilizer on time. Generally, applying some fertilizer every 25 days is enough.

2. Watering time: Succulents are generally more drought-resistant, and vermiculite also has good water retention capacity, so there is no need to water them too much. You can choose to water them once a month and a half.