Can pine needle soil be used to grow large-leafed begonias? Which is better, pine needle soil or leaf mold soil?

1. Can it be raised?

Pine needle soil can be used to grow large-leaf begonias, but don't use too much. Pine needle soil is better for growing flowers because this kind of soil is very loose and has good air permeability, making it easier to use than ordinary soil. It can effectively avoid the occurrence of root rot caused by water accumulation. Bigleaf Begonia is very afraid of waterlogging, and the cultivation soil should not be too sticky. Therefore, it is better to add some pine needle soil to the prepared soil to enhance its air permeability and drainage.

2. Which is better?

Compared with pine needle soil and leaf mold, leaf mold is better because it not only has higher air permeability, but also contains a certain amount of humus, while pine needle soil does not contain substances that are beneficial to plant growth. You can combine the two and use them together, and the effect of growing flowers is also very good.

However, both types of soil have a common disadvantage, that is, there will be insect eggs, bacteria, etc. in the soil, so it is important to do a good job of sterilization and disinfection before cultivating plants. If you are afraid of trouble, you can place it in the sun. Otherwise, the plant will be easily attacked by diseases and insects, and it will be easy to grow a lot of weeds.