On the question of what soil to use for growing flowers, Yatou just wants to say there really is no universal answer, but as long as you are a bit diligent and a bit shrewd, choosing the right soil is all it takes! So here comes the question: what are all those many kinds of soil good for? Today Yatou will analyze them for everyone. Let's start with the big ones:

Ceramsite soil

This kind of soil cannot be made at home; it is basically bought. It is an auxiliary soil; mix in a small amount and place it at the bottom to help increase the soil's air permeability and drainage, but the drawback is that it contains no nutrients at all and also takes up space!

Perlite

This soil is commonly seen when growing succulents; its main purpose is to improve the soil's drainage, and the soil texture is relatively stable, so it will not easily be crushed into powder.

Pine needle soil

A soil you can make at home; the soil is weakly acidic, loose and airy, and contains a certain amount of nutrients. But the gaps between the soil particles are too large, so it is not suitable as soil for newly potted or planted plants.

Leaf mold

You can dig it up under big trees; because the leaves rot directly in the soil, it is quite loose and airy, and actually somewhat similar to pine needle soil. But unlike it, leaf mold may contain insect eggs and bacteria, which affect plant growth.

Garden soil

This is the most ordinary soil there is; you can dig it up anywhere