How to disinfect succulent soil

1. Sun exposure disinfection

To disinfect the soil for planting succulents, you can lay a plastic film outdoors and spread the soil flat on it. The thickness of the soil should be thin so that it can be exposed to the midday sun for disinfection. After a period of time, you need to turn the soil over again to ensure that it receives light evenly and thoroughly, and to ensure that the sunlight can reach it evenly. It should be dried in the sun for at least 2 days, preferably 3-5 days, and then it can be used.

2. Disinfection with chemicals

You can use two agents: carbendazim or potassium permanganate, which are easier to buy and cheaper. After buying the medicine, follow the instructions on the instructions, take out the powder and add it to clean water to make a solution, stirring thoroughly to dissolve. After preparation, put the soil into the solution and soak it for about 3-5 hours, then pour out the agent, place the soaked soil in the sun to dry, and then it can be used.

3. High temperature disinfection

1. You can wrap the soil, then put it in the microwave for high-temperature disinfection, and then take it out and use it.

2. You can also pour boiling hot water into the soil, soak it for a while, wait until the water temperature cools down, pour out the water, and then dry the soil.