What kind of soil do succulents like?

1. Soil conditions

1. Loose: Although most succulents grow in sandy soil, they prefer loose soil. Sandy soil is not conducive to its rooting, so all seedlings must be planted in loose soil, which can greatly improve its survival rate.

2. Drainage: Succulent plants have a certain water storage capacity, and the roots do not absorb much water. Therefore, the soil must have good drainage to avoid long-term soaking of the roots by water, which would inhibit their breathing.

3. Nutrition: Although you can supplement nutrients for succulents by fertilizing, the base fertilizer in the soil can provide nutrients continuously and effectively. This can help succulents maintain their healthy growth for a long time.

4. Acidity: Most succulents prefer a slightly acidic environment, but are not tolerant to saline and alkali. Therefore, you can plant in acidic soil, and you can also improve the pH of the soil by watering with ferrous sulfate solution.

2. Pot soil preparation

If it is a succulent seedling, you need to mix peat soil and river sand in a ratio of about 6:4. You can use perlite, expanded clay, etc. to replace part of the sand, but the overall ratio cannot be changed. If it is an adult plant over two years old, the ratio of the two should be reversed, with less peat soil and more sand. As the plant grows, the proportion of large-particle media such as sand can be gradually increased, but there must still be a little peat soil to provide nutrients.