What is peat soil

Introduction

Peat soil refers to flower growing soil with peat as the main ingredient. Peat is formed by the long-term accumulation of various plants in swamps after their death, and is mostly distributed in low-lying areas in cold and humid areas.

Element

Peat soil not only contains a large amount of plant residues, but also contains high levels of humic acid, cellulose, lignin and other organic matter.

Features

advantage

First, peat soil has sufficient nutrients and is soft and breathable;

Second, peat soil has strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities and is free of disease spores and insect eggs;

Third, peat soil can be used as a soil conditioner.

shortcoming

First, if peat soil is used alone to plant plants, the soil will become hardened over time, making it difficult for the plant's roots to breathe. Moreover, when gluing, water will leak directly from the bottom of the pot. If this continues for a long time, the plant will die of drought.

Second, the mining of peat soil will destroy wetlands and is not conducive to the protection of the ecological environment.

Applicable plants

Peat soil should be mixed before use when used as soil for potted flowers. It can also be used to cultivate succulents, camellias, azaleas and other plants.