What is mountain soil?

Introduction to Shandi

Mountain soil, also known as mountain soil, is a type of mountain forest soil that is formed by the long-term accumulation and decay of dead branches and leaves in the forest and then mixed with the soil.

Mountain soil composition

Mountain soil is rich in various organic matter, humic acid formed by the decay of branches and leaves, and a small amount of vitamins, trace elements, growth hormones, etc.

Mountain soil characteristics

advantage

First, the mountain soil is light and loose, with good water and air permeability;

Second, mountain soil has a strong ability to retain fertilizer, and the sustainability of fertilizer and water is relatively long;

Third, the particles of mountain soil do not disperse when exposed to water and have strong water retention capacity;

Fourth, mountain soil has many pores, and the soil that has been applied with mountain soil for a long time is not easy to compact and is easily absorbed by plants;

Fifth, mountain soil contains various nutrients, such as various organic matter, humic acid and a small amount of vitamins, growth hormones, trace elements, etc., which can effectively promote the growth and development of plants;

Sixth, the high temperature during the decomposition and fermentation of mountain soil can kill the bacteria, insect eggs, and weed seeds in it, which can effectively reduce the harm caused by diseases, insects and weeds.

shortcoming

Mountain soil is acidic and is not suitable for plants that prefer alkaline or neutral soil.

Mountain soil suitable for plants

Mountain soil can be used to grow acid-loving flowers such as rhododendrons and camellias, and can also be used to grow orchids.