The role of ceramsite, how to use ceramsite to grow flowers

1. Function

1. Breathable and water-permeable: There are some gaps inside the expanded clay, and there are many holes inside. It is not solid, so it can play the role of breathable and water-permeable. It is not too stuffy and can maintain the hydrophobicity of the soil.

2. Water and fertilizer retention: Expanded clay is not only breathable and water-permeable, but also has a good water and fertilizer retention effect due to its own characteristics. It can absorb some water and nutrients, fill them into its own structure, and gradually release them in the later stage.

3. Beautiful and splash-proof: Expanded clay also has a certain aesthetic appeal. It can be spread on the surface and can also prevent the soil in the flowerpot from splashing out when watering.

2. How to grow flowers

1. Pad the bottom of the pot: The main function of expanded clay in flower cultivation is to be spread on the bottom as a water filter layer. You can spread it one or two centimeters thick at the bottom of the flower pot, and then add soil. This can avoid water accumulation and allow excess water to flow out.

2. Mixed matrix: When caring for certain plants, expanded clay can also be mixed into the matrix, which can also have a good effect.

3. Spread on the surface: When growing flowers, you can also choose some colored expanded clay and spread them on the surface of the flowerpot. It looks better and can keep the soil surface moist to prevent splashing when watering.