How to mix granular soil for succulent plants and what kind of granular soil is good

Succulent granular soil requirements

The biggest requirement for succulent granular soil is strong drainage capacity, because succulents themselves can store a lot of water, and can survive for a long time even in arid environments. However, if the granular soil remains moist for a long time, a large amount of water will not be absorbed, causing root rot.

How to prepare granular soil for succulent plants

1. Prepare the soil

When preparing soil for succulents, you must ensure that the granular soil has strong air permeability and drainage capabilities. You can choose to mix leaf mold and coarse sand in a ratio of 3:7, or you can choose to mix coconut coir, perlite, and vermiculite in a ratio of 2:1:1. You can also choose to mix it with medical stone, garden soil, and chlorite.

2. Disinfection and sterilization

After the succulent granular soil is prepared, pay attention to disinfection, and then place it in a place with strong light for exposure to the sun. In this way, the succulents planted in the granular soil can grow better, otherwise it is easy to be prone to diseases and pests.

Precautions for preparing granular soil

Granular soil is prone to soil compaction due to powdering or soaking during use. In addition, the strong adsorption of granular soil itself and the special structures such as internal pores and layer structures can easily condense with peat, decomposed soil, etc., which can also cause soil compaction and prevent roots from growing. Therefore, it is important to repot regularly.