Can quartz sand be used to grow succulents?

Can quartz sand be used to grow succulents?

Quartz sand can be used to grow succulents, but it cannot be used alone. Generally, a mixture of garden soil and quartz sand is used as the soil for succulents, otherwise the drainage of the substrate will be too strong.

When planting succulents with quartz sand, it is necessary to apply it together with other substrates, because this medium has poor water retention capacity and may cause the plant to wilt if used alone.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents in quartz sand

Advantages: Quartz sand is a non-metallic mineral. This material is hard and wear-resistant. It can not only be used to grow succulents, but also has a certain decorative effect on flower pots.

Disadvantages: Quartz sand itself has no nutrients and has strong drainage properties, and is generally used in combination with other soils.

How to grow succulents in quartz sand

1. Soil preparation: Quartz sand has good air permeability. When using it, it should be mixed with soil matrix and matched with garden soil or granular soil so that the plants can grow better.

2. Planting succulents: Before planting succulents, first clean the roots of the plant with soil in clean water, be careful not to damage the roots, and then bury them in the prepared quartz sand soil.