Family potted flowers, what to pad at the bottom of the flowerpot, not rotten root growth

Family potted flowers, can be raised well, robust growth, potted soil is very critical, especially the soil. If the basin soil is permeable and the air permeability is relatively long, the plants will not grow well, and there may be rotting roots, especially for newcomers who have just raised flowers.

General family potted flowers, in the bottom of the flowerpot to point some particles, very critical, to strengthen the potted soil air permeability, such a permeable layer to do well, the bottom of the flowerpot cushion these particles, do not have to worry about the growth of flowers.

1. The method of using cinder

First of all, to obtain cinder, cinder is actually very easy to obtain, generally set up stalls, such as Shandong pancake stall owner, is to use coal to make a fire. For flower friends in the city, you can see if there are such vendors around the family, and you can ask for some from them.

For the cinder recovered, the first step is to smash the cinder with a hammer, and the cinder particles are about the same size as possible. Then wash the broken cinder in water for 3-4 times, and then put it in a sunlit place to dry.

After the cinder is dried, it can be screened with a sieve so that the particles of moderate size can be reserved for the bottom of the flowerpot, and the screened ones can be used to match the soil.

Cinder benefits

Put the cinder at the bottom of the flowerpot, breathable and permeable, the flowerpot is not easy to accumulate water. Cinder contains iron oxide and other trace elements, which is very helpful to the growth of plants, especially succulent plants, which is why cinder is added to the soil in order to permeate air and water and avoid stagnant water.

2. When using sawdust for home decoration, carpenters can ask carpenters to help collect the remaining sawdust when dealing with solid wood. Don't throw it away directly. It's a pity to lose it. Generally speaking, sawdust contains some glue substances, and it has good water absorption and permeability, which is very conducive to the root growth of flowers.

Usage of sawdust

For fresh sawdust, don't worry about putting it at the bottom of the flowerpot right away. It's best to boil the sawdust for half an hour, then fish it out and put it in a ventilated place to dry. The air-dried sawdust is directly mixed with the soil, which can greatly improve the air permeability of the soil, such as the gentleman orchid can sawdust, the effect is very good.

3. Methods of using charcoal

Charcoal is also easy to get, except to buy it online, or ask for some from a barbecue near home, and burn the charcoal fully. Then smash the charcoal with a hammer, and then sift through the broken charcoal with sieves of different hole sizes.

After screening, large particles, such as those the size of broad beans, can be placed directly at the bottom of the flowerpot. Select the small particles, the size of seasonal sesame, this kind of particles can be directly used for cutting, which is conducive to the rapid rooting of branches and improve the survival rate.

After screening, particles the size of rice can be directly mixed with the soil, stirred evenly, can be used to grow flowers, such as gentleman orchid is very suitable.

Charcoal benefits

A, the charcoal is loose and permeable, which can avoid stagnant water inside the flowerpot and lead to rotten roots in the pot.

B, charcoal has disinfection seat, and a little charcoal is added to the cutting soil, which is beneficial to the healing of cutting branches, rooting quickly and improving the survival rate of cutting.

C, charcoal is rich in minerals and trace elements, which is very helpful to the growth of potted plants.

D, charcoal can control insect pests and root rot, which is very suitable for succulent plants.

4, foam fragments foam is easy to obtain, in the process of receiving express delivery, you will receive some foam blocks, usually you can collect these bubbles, and then break the foam into small pieces. Then put the foam block directly to the bottom of the flowerpot.

The benefits of bubbles

A, the weight of the foam is so light that it is placed on the bottom of the basin and can not feel the weight.

B, the drainage of foam, air permeability is very good, give the flower root a good environment, let it grow healthily.