What kind of soil does Xiangxue orchid use to grow

1. Requirements for soil quality

(1) first of all, let's talk about a more general one, which is required for all plant species. It is rich in organic matter, which can provide adequate nutrient supply for plants. In this way, in the subsequent maintenance, we can reduce our burden, but also let it thrive.

(2) then there is drainage. As we all know, many plants are afraid of waterlogging, and if they are too waterlogged, the roots will rot. Then, this requires that the soil has good drainage and the excess water can be discharged in time. Similar to this is water retention, also known as water storage. This requires the soil to hold the water we watered it.

(3) as the soil becomes loose, the soil is not easy to harden. Otherwise, the breathing of the plant has become a problem, how can it grow well?

(4) there is also the unique requirement of this plant on the soil, that is, its acidity and alkalinity. For this kind of plant, it prefers weakly acidic culture soil. Specifically, the PH value is best controlled to 6 to 7.2. We can see that it is slightly acidic and can not be over-acidic soil.

2. What kind of soil should be used

As for the specific use of soil, there are many configuration methods. If we grow at home, we can choose sandy loam or coconut bran soil. It depends on what kind of dirt we can get and how convenient it is. If there are conditions, several kinds of soil can be mixed.

In addition, a more common combination is to mix peat soil and fine sand in a ratio of two to one. In addition, garden soil and rotten leaf soil can be mixed, and some animal manure can be added as base fertilizer, which can effectively meet the needs of plants.