Mix some maifan stone into succulent potting soil for strong roots that grow fatter and fatter

Using maifan stone to grow succulents has always been quite controversial, with both praise and criticism. Personally, I think maifan stone really is a good thing for growing succulents, so it is never missing from my succulent soil mixes. Below, let's talk about how to use maifan stone to grow succulents.

Maifan stone is a natural silicate mineral, whose main component is inorganic aluminosilicate. It contains all the macronutrients that animals and plants need. If plants can absorb these "vitamins," they can grow comprehensively and more healthily, so when we use it to grow succulents, it can make them grow fatter and fatter.

I generally mix perlite, maifan stone and peat soil in a 1:4:5 ratio to make a nutrient soil, then add two or three granules of compound fertilizer, stir thoroughly, and it is ready to use. Personally, I think this soil-mixing method is simple and easy to use.

Maifan stone can stabilize and balance the physical functions of the soil, so it also acts as a soil conditioner, improving soil structure and effectively improving the soil.

Besides mixing maifan stone directly into nutrient soil, maifan stone can also be spread on the surface of succulent potting soil. Its drainage and air permeability are also very good, so even if we occasionally water a little too much, it does not matter.

Of course, it is not omnipotent. Maifan stone also has drawbacks, such as being somewhat alkaline and having relatively poor water retention, so when growing succulents, it is best not to use it alone. Instead, combine it with other granules, adding more or less. Everyone has their own succulent-growing formula, and only what works smoothly for you is the best.