Bring back 10 pots of flowers from a hike without spending a penny, even saving on soil

Which plants on the mountain can be dug up and grown?

There are plenty of wild plants on the mountain, and most of them are very easy to grow. When hiking, dig one up, put it in a bag with the soil, and you can keep growing it when you get home!

1. Acorus gramineus (Japanese sweet flag)

In places on the mountain with water, Acorus gramineus usually grows, such as in crevices of rocks by the water, mountain streams and gullies. Acorus gramineus is very water-absorbing; paired with moss, planted in a stone pot, it has a wild charm.

2. Orostachys japonica (dunce's cap)

Orostachys japonica is a wild succulent, usually growing on mountain slopes, in rock crevices and other sunny places, and also on old rural rooftops. Besides being ornamental, Orostachys japonica is also a medicinal herb; the older and more mature it is, the higher its value.

3. Wild orchids

Wild orchids generally grow on mountains above 300 m in altitude, in sparse woods in valleys, in places shaded by tall trees; an environment with less intense light and cool ventilation suits orchid growth.

Note that during digging, do not get too close to the orchid to avoid damaging the roots. After digging it out, wrap the roots with moist moss to help retain moisture.

What on the mountain can be used as soil?

The soil on the mountain is quite fertile and generally can be used for home flowers.

1. Mountain soil: Mountain soil is formed by the long-term accumulation of fallen leaves in mountain forests, and is divided into two types: yellow mountain soil and black mountain soil. Yellow mountain soil is slightly more clayey and contains less humus than black mountain soil.

Mountain soil is quite suitable for growing acid-loving flowers such as orchids, azaleas and camellias.

2. Plant ash: There are many fallen leaves and weeds on the mountain. Pick some dry ones, bring them home and burn them into ash, then mix into the soil. It can fertilize the soil, increase aeration, and also supplement potassium fertilizer.

Note that plant ash is alkaline, suitable for alkaline-loving flowers such as geraniums and cacti.

3. Larch needles: There are many larches on the mountain. The fallen needles in autumn and winter are small, light and easy to crush. After piling up for a period of time, they become excellent nutrient soil, which can adjust acidity, supply nutrients and loosen the soil, especially suitable for growing azaleas.

What on the mountain can be used as flower pots?

There are many discarded bricks, stones, tiles and rotten wood stumps on the mountain, all of which can be used as flower pots, good-looking and breathable.

1. Stone flower pots

Many stones have grooves, simply natural flower pots; planting a pot of greenery in them looks very nice.

If it is a whole piece of stone, you have to drill holes yourself, requiring tools such as a diamond drill, hole saw, hammer and chisel. The difficulty level is high, so gardeners must not hurt your hands!

2. Wood stump flower pots

Rotten wood stumps can also be used to grow flowers, and they themselves contain nutrients, especially suitable for growing succulents!

3. Brick flower pots

There are many bricks on the mountain; pick them up and bring them home, drill a few holes and you can grow succulents.

Alright, that's all I'll introduce today,

Gardeners, what other treasures on the mountain do you know?

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