What do we need most to grow flowers? That's right, it's soil. There are more and more varieties of flowers on the market, and each variety of flowers requires different soil. Sometimes we even need to configure some soil specifically for cultivating specialized flowers. So do yo

What do we need most when growing flowers? That's right, it's soil. There are more and more varieties of flowers on the market, and each variety of flowers requires different soil. Sometimes we even need to configure some soil specifically for cultivating specialized flowers.

So do you know what soil is needed for soil preparation? And what are the functions of these soils? If you don’t understand, it doesn’t matter. Today Xiaorui will share these 6 most common soils.

1, peat soil

In fact, peat soil is the soil layer formed by the accumulation of plant residues falling into the soil, is not fully decomposed . Because peat soil itself is very rich in organic matter, people usually use it in large quantities for gardening. .

The biggest effect of peat soil is its ability to retain moisture and its ability to absorb water. . In addition to such a powerful ability, the biggest drawback has also emerged. Yes, this kind of soil is very easy to harden.

So if you use it as a potted plant, you need to add some particles that can loosen the soil, and give it regular loosening of the soil. If the soil is not loose and breathable enough, the potting soil will easily accumulate water, causing plant root rot.

2, humus leaf soil

humus leaf soil is also a name that we are familiar with. It also has another name called humus soil . The difference between humus soil and peat soil is that peat soil is a soil layer formed by insufficient decomposition and accumulation, while humus soil is a layer of branches and leaves that have been fully decomposed and fermented by microorganisms in the soil. Nutrient soil is formed later.

Leaf humus soil can be said to be a representative of the soil with excellent loose drainage performance. Its texture is loose and water-permeable, and its exhaust performance is very good. Generally speaking, this kind of soil has not very strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities, but leaf humus soil This ability is still maintained.

And due to the looseness of leaf mulch soil, its biggest advantage is that long-term use of leaf mulch soil will not cause soil hardening . The nutrients in the soil are very easy to be absorbed by plants, and if the leaf mulch soil and other If mixed with soil, it can also improve the fertility of the soil. (And during the process of decomposition and fermentation of humus soil, the eggs of pathogens and insects contained in the soil will be completely killed in the high temperature of decomposition and fermentation, which will also greatly reduce the harm of pests and diseases)

3, pine needle soil

pine needle soil It is a soil for growing flowers that has become popular in recent years. The formation of pine needle soil is due to the falling of black pine pine needles, which are mixed with the soil near the black pine tree., and are continuously decomposed and fermented by microorganisms in the soil to form soil.

The biggest feature of pine needle soil is that the pine needle soil itself is acidic soil. This kind of soil can only be used for those special flowers that like acidic soil. Pine needle soil contains very high nutrients, and it also has the function of preventing insects and diseases.

Many flower gardening veterans know that after the pine needles are decomposed, they can be used as planting material, and they are very good at repelling insects. (The use of pine needle soil is also mentioned in the articles related to orchids that Xiaorui has written before.)

4, Plant ash

Plant ash is the ashes left after the flame burning of dried plant residues. Don’t underestimate it. This ash is rich in potassium, calcium and other trace elements. It is a very high-quality alkaline potash fertilizer.

The nutritional trace elements contained in plant ash can promote the growth, development and maturity of plants. In rural areas, almost every household uses plant ash to improve the quality of agricultural products, and it can also increase the yield of agricultural products. (But it must be noted that because plant ash is an alkaline fertilizer, it cannot be used with other acidic fertilizers, otherwise it will easily react chemically, and the nutrients of the plant ash will be wasted)

5, perlite

Many people don’t know what perlite is.In fact, perlite is a vitreous rock formed by acidic lava erupted by volcano after severe cooling.

Don’t underestimate it. If placed in a flower pot, it can improve the soil’s breathability and drainage properties. Therefore, when planting flowers, many flower growers will choose perlite to lay on the bottom of the flower pot to increase the drainage and air permeability of the soil and flower pots. You must know that soil with good drainage and air permeability is better for the growth of flowers. favorable.

6, Sphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss itself is a plant in which the water in the aquatic plant body has dried up. It has a very powerful effect. Before putting the plant roots into the soil, you can wrap the roots with a layer of sphagnum moss, or add a layer of sphagnum moss on the surface of the soil in the flower pot, which can play a role in retaining water and moisturizing , And the use of sphagnum moss can promote the growth of buds and roots.

But don’t rely too much on sphagnum moss. If you use appropriate sphagnum moss, you can see the water content of the plant itself, which can remind people to water. However, if sphagnum moss is used improperly and excessively, it will easily cause plant root rot or breed worms and fungi, causing the plants to fail to grow normally and even affecting the flowering of flowers. Therefore, if you want to use sphagnum moss to protect plants, Xiaorui recommends checking the relevant information before using it!

Of course, there are more than just these 6 raw materials for soil preparation. However, due to the large number of soil raw materials, Xiaorui cannot introduce them all one by one. If you know about this, you can leave a message in the comment area below to discuss it. .

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