Growing succulents in summer: add a little of this to the pot and they won't get root rot or waterlogged, and they'll fill the pot in no time

There are many kinds of succulents, and they are an indispensable type of plant in plant care. Succulents are not only beautiful, but can also absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, purify the air, and absorb radiation, making them one of the top choices for indoor potted plants. The spring that has just passed is especially the best season for beginners to care for them. So before potting up succulents, we can add a little "this" to the pot: no root rot, no waterlogging, and they'll fill the pot in no time!

That is the "coal cinder" commonly seen in our daily lives. We all know that to care for succulents, the first thing is to care for their root system well. As long as the roots are well cared for, then nothing else is a problem. Succulents require loose, breathable, well-draining sandy loam with a certain granular structure that can provide the nutrients needed during the growing season. When mixing, pay attention to a reasonable combination of organic and inorganic growing media, and avoid overly fine, small dust particles.

If the soil we choose for succulents cannot meet their growing requirements, then we mix some "coal cinder" into the soil. Why mix in coal cinder? If the soil of our succulents is not breathable and has poor drainage, then after a period of watering the soil will lose nutrients and easily cause water to accumulate in the pot. What the roots of succulents fear most is waterlogging. Only when the soil drains well will the roots of succulents naturally be well cared for.

Coal cinder is fairly common in daily life. If the succulents we just bought back are not mixed with any granules, or if we think the expanded clay pebbles at the flower market are too expensive, then the simplest and most convenient method is to add coal cinder. We crush the collected coal cinder into small granules and mix them into the succulents' soil at a ratio of 1:2 (soil). The purpose of this is to help the succulents' root system grow and make the soil drain better!

The method is quite simple. If you have just got into succulents or are about to repot your succulents, you can give this little method a try!