Substrates

Succulents, that is, cacti, succulents and plants with caudex or caudiciforms, they are plant beings that have adapted to live, not only in areas where it rains little, but also on soils capable of quickly absorbing water. The problem is that many times they are planted in substrates or lands that do not help them to be healthy.

Your root system is not prepared to be in contact with water for long, which is just what happens to them when land is used that is not the most suitable. To this must be added that putting them on land made with organic fertilizers is a waste of money, since in their natural habitats there is hardly any decomposing organic matter and, therefore, their roots do not know what to do with said material.

A suitable substrate or mixture of substrates could almost be said to be synonymous with "succulent" health., if I may speak, because the plants will be able to grow at a good pace without having to worry about waterlogging, which will be non-existent if we water them every time we touch them, because unfortunately it will be useless to have them in the best or best lands if they are we water day in and day out too. We would drown them the same as if we used a substrate with poor drainage and watered 3 or 4 times a week. How to prevent this from happening?

Well there are several things we can do, but it all starts with choosing the right substrate. But the reality is that there are many types: perlite, pumice, black and blonde peat, mulch ... Not all of them are good for succulents, so you have to choose only the best, those that will be very useful.

And it is that, unlike what happens with other types of plants, the substrate for cacti, succulents or caudiciforms should only fulfill the function of »anchoring» and protecting the roots. Nothing more. They will have the contribution they need for food - fertilizer - thanks to the fact that we will give it to them externally, that is, through irrigation water or in granules. If we keep this in mind at all times, it will be much easier for us to enjoy our beloved plants.

So whenever you have doubts about this topic, take a look at the articles in this section where I am going to talk to you about all the types of substrates suitable for them, telling you in detail their characteristics and for what types of plants it is recommended., and I will also tell you what are the symptoms or damages that can cause them to make them with ones that are not the best for them because although it is difficult to believe, even the supposedly prepared substrates for cacti can have deficiencies.

Don't be fooled by the price: Sometimes the cheap turns out to be expensive. It is better to spend a little more on good substrates and ensure that these plants have excellent growth and development, do not hesitate 😉.

I hope the tips that you will find here are useful for you.