Is 80% granular soil good for growing succulents? How to prepare granular soil for succulents

1. Is it good to grow succulents?

1. Advantages: It is good to use 80% granular soil to grow succulents. The plants need well-ventilated soil to grow, and granular soil is more suitable. Plants grown using granular soil are more ornamental and the colors of their leaves are brighter. However, the moisture dissipates relatively quickly, so water needs to be supplied in time, otherwise dryness will easily occur.

2. Notes: Usually, do not use too much granular soil when first planting. As the plant grows slowly, continue to increase the proportion of granular soil. 80% granular soil is more suitable for growing old stumps, and they should be watered frequently.

2. Method of preparing granular soil

There are many kinds of common granular soil, such as Akadama, river sand, coal slag, gravel, etc. The preparation method that is more suitable for the growth of succulents is about 60% peat soil, 20% river sand and 20% granular soil. If there is no sand, you can use all granular soil. When preparing, you can also mix half peat and add half granular soil, or use about 70%-80% granular soil.