Universal soil
As the name implies, universal soil is universal soil that can cultivate most plants. To put it bluntly, when you don't know what kind of soil to use, choose it as the safest!
Generally, it is composed of peat soil (also called peat soil) mixed with a small amount of granular media, which is the most common type of planting soil in the market.
I bought countless bags of general nutrient soil 18L for Smiler ... dark brown soil, and the ratio of classic and efficient planting materials: imported peat soil+coconut bran+perlite.
Recommended reason:
1. clean, slightly wet, non-toxic, insect-free, sterile, more at home.
2. Peat soil imported from Baltic Sea has higher organic matter content, which can provide longer-term nutrient support for plants.
3.3. The pH value is about 4.2 (slightly acidic), which naturally matches the growth of most plants.
4. The brand patent Smart Release slow-release granular fertilizer is superior to the general Austrian green slow-release fertilizer, which can supplement nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in a balanced way and continue soil fertility.
5. The hand feel is extremely soft, and the water permeability and water retention are perfectly balanced, which can effectively shorten the time for plants to "go to the pot".
Scope of application:
Most potted plants/flowering plants, fruits and vegetables, herbs, etc. It is especially suitable for cutting seedling.
If there are conditions for planting, I suggest buying universal soil of the same factory's brother brand "Yilezhong", which is more permeable and more suitable for mixing with garden soil. The key is more affordable than Merlot!
Experience tips:
1. Some plants can live in ordinary soil, but they can't reach the best state, such as:
Sedum (succulents), cactus, tiger orchid, Orchidaceae (Phalaenopsis/Clivia, etc. ), ... all need to add a lot of particles on the basis of general soil to improve water seepage and place waterlogged roots.
Various acid-loving plants (gardenia, camellia, rhododendron, Milan, cycad, etc. ) It is necessary to rely on external means to "adjust the acid" on the basis of universal soil, or directly use the acid soil of thousands of layers.
2. Garden soil is not recommended for indoor flower cultivation! ? Many people will dig some soil in the yard of the community and put it directly in the basin. I wonder if there will be too many hidden dangers such as eggs, germs, pesticide residues and pollution. Once you take it home, it's all trouble.
Orchid rabbit
You all know how much I like Phalaenopsis, and there are several pots at home, so special soil for orchids is also necessary.
My family has used Melaleuca nutrient soil for a long time. In fact, it is more appropriate to call it "special culture medium for orchids" because it contains very little peat soil, almost all of which are fermented bark and coconut bran, which gives orchids a breathable/permeable environment to the greatest extent.
Recently, I plan to try Compo's orchid nutrient soil, which also focuses on the combination of bark and coconut bran. It is said that it is also a very classic orchid special medium, and I am tempted ~
Recommended reason:
One of the principles of advanced planting protection: special soil! Orchids are fleshy roots, which are most afraid of water accumulation and require high permeability of cultivation substrates. The combination of bark and coconut bran is the most suitable!
Scope of application:
Orchidaceae plants: Phalaenopsis, Clivia, Oncidium, Cymbidium, Gladiolus, ...
Experience tips:
1. Common potted orchids (especially Phalaenopsis) on the market are cultivated with water moss and sold in transparent plastic cups. Flowering season (usually in winter and spring), it is recommended to buy pots to watch. After the flowering period, if you want to continue flowering in the next year, it is recommended to change pots and soil.
The flowerpot can choose Alice Deepot or clay pot to ensure sufficient water permeability and ventilation; The soil is ready-made orchid culture medium or mixed soil (a little ordinary soil+a lot of bark and coconut chaff/shredded coconut, etc.). ).
2. Pay attention to the soil of orchids. First, remove all the water moss wrapped around the root system, clean up the rotten roots, wrap the whole root system with special soil (try not to leave any gaps), put it in a pot, then fill in the special soil for planting, pour the root water thoroughly, put it in a cool and ventilated place for normal maintenance, and apply fertilizer properly before/during flowering. With this process, it is not a dream for orchids to bloom every other year.
Granular soil
I'm not a meat player myself, but I still have some granular soil at home. After all, there are still a few pots of desert plants to serve.
I often buy mumuhome granular soil, and its soil-mixed structure can be said to be very conscience!
Recommended reason:
Ultra-luxury gold ratio of peat soil+eight kinds of particles. If you are too lazy to mix your own soil, buy it!
Scope of application:
Plants with high requirements for drainage and water control: succulents, cactus, crab claw orchid, tiger orchid, longevity flower, desert rose, aloe, ...
Experience tips:
1. When planting large flowerpots, I am used to adding some granular soil to the general soil to speed up the drainage and reduce the risk of water accumulation in the basin bottom.
2. You can build a small corner of desert plants at home and concentrate on watering once a month to avoid missing or watering more.
3. Because it contains a lot of media, granular soil generally has a lot of dust, so remember to wear a mask when using it!
Various granular media
In addition to the three kinds of finished soil mentioned above, I will also buy some soil conditioning media. After all, I am a person with a little experience in planting flowers for many years, and I still want to experience the fun of mixing soil myself! These particles can improve the aggregate structure of soil from different aspects, not to mention the beauty of potted pavement.
I recommend that you, like me, put these media in thick sealable fresh-keeping bags, uniformly package them (staring at them from obsessive-compulsive disorder), and affix their names to reduce dust pollution. Novices can also indicate the usage of a word. Is it convenient?
Perlite promotes drainage.
One of the cheapest and most practical media, white fine gravel formed by rapid cooling of lava after volcanic eruption can effectively improve the drainage and permeability of soil, but more attention should be paid to dust.
Vermiculite-water and fertilizer conservation
A kind of silicate particles with low price but high water retention efficiency, often used in conjunction with perlite, is the golden light in the soil! Most of them are biotite (gold) mica expanded at high temperature, which is described as flexible, a bit like leeches, hence the name vermiculite.
Bowl bottom stone (lightweight stone)-promote drainage
When using Alice Chan/Valencia series plastic flowerpots or flowerpots with less developed seepage system, I am used to laying a layer of bowl bottom stone at the bottom of the flowerpot to promote the infiltration of excess water and avoid root retting. Small dull gray stones are also suitable for paving roads.
Ceramsite promotes drainage
Similar to the drainage effect of bowl bottom stone, hollow ceramsite is lighter in texture and more affordable in price. Round and chubby particles are also very cute for the paving and decoration of small potted plants.
Deer marsh promotes soil drainage &; Regulating acid
Advanced materials are coming ~ Compared with perlite, ceramsite, light stone and other drainage-promoting media, deer marsh soil has a higher status. It is made of highly permeable volcanic mud, which is produced in Luma (nowhere else). It can obviously improve the soil over-wet, barren and saline-alkali, and its pH value is acidic, so it is very suitable for mixing the culture soil of acidophilic plants.
There is another kind of particulate matter belonging to the same family as deer marsh soil: red jade soil, which should be familiar to succulent players. The only difference is that red jade soil does not have the function of adjusting acid, but it has the same powerful performance of strengthening water seepage.
Pine scales/bark promote drainage &; Beautiful pedestrian street
As one of the components of the special soil for orchids mentioned above, it belongs to a large granular medium, which not only improves the drainage capacity on a large scale, but also makes the bark edges smooth and beautiful, and can also inhibit the growth of weeds. Remember to choose fermented pine scales/bark, otherwise it is easy to burn roots and hurt seedlings.
Cultivation of orchids with water moss &; humidifying
A natural aquatic bryophyte, with soft texture, no nutrition and fertility, strong water absorption and good air permeability, is especially suitable for orchids to raise roots and raise seedlings. Paving can also slowly evaporate water and humidify the air around plants.
The seaweed bought home is a large piece of dry water, which should be washed and soaked with clear water before use. In addition, be sure to buy water moss produced by regular manufacturers to avoid impurities or germs.
The soil culture medium that my family has always had has been introduced: Orchidaceae flowers such as Phalaenopsis and Clivia are equipped with special soil for orchids, desert plants such as succulents and cacti use granular soil, acid-loving plants remember to adjust the acid in the soil, and other flower plants can directly arrange general soil!
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