Can pine needle humus soil be used to grow succulents?

Can pine needle humus soil be used to grow succulents?

Pine needle humus soil can be used to grow succulents. This is because pine needle humus soil is rich in a variety of humus, organic matter, and trace elements, has high nutrition, and is very suitable for growing succulents.

Succulent plants generally cannot be grown entirely in pine needle humus soil, because this soil is too fertile and may cause the plants to grow too tall. It is recommended to mix it with river sand in a certain proportion.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing succulents in pine needle humus soil

Advantages: Pine needle humus soil is rich in humus, has good drainage and air permeability, and is acidic, which is very helpful for the growth of succulents.

Disadvantages: There will be some unfermented pine needles in the pine needle humus soil. If these ferment in the flower pot, they will release a lot of heat, causing root rot, black rot and other problems in succulents.

How to grow succulents in pine needle humus soil

1. Drying and disinfection: There are many bacteria and insect eggs in the pine needle humus soil. It must be screened before use, and then exposed to the sun for disinfection so that it can be used safely.

2. Prepare the soil: It is generally not recommended to use pine needle humus soil alone. It can be mixed with medical stone, volcanic rock, and diatomaceous earth. The proportion should not exceed 30%, and then plant the succulents in it.