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What is rotten leaf soil

Marie Schrader
2020-08-04 15:08:25
Saprophytic soil is a common soil for flower cultivation, which is formed by the fermentation and decomposition of pure plant leaves. If necessary, Huayou can go to the mountain to dig the rotten leaf soil formed by weathering, or choose the rotten leaf soil made by ourselves.

About saprophytic soil

Humic soil, also known as humus soil, is the nutrient soil formed by the decomposition and fermentation of plant branches and leaves in the soil.

Composition of saprophytic soil

Pure saprophytic soil is formed by the decomposition and fermentation of fungi, so the fiber content is high. Saprophytic soil can be used as root protection soil for specific trees and shrubs, and can also be mixed into garden soil, because it can activate microorganisms needed for healthy growth of plants.

Brief introduction of humus soil

Characteristics of sapropel

Advantages

First, the rotten leaf soil is light and loose, with good water permeability and ventilation performance.

Second, saprophytic soil has a strong ability of water and fertilizer conservation and a long persistence of fertility.

Third, saprophytic soil is porous and easy to be absorbed by plants.

Fourth, saprophytic soil mixed with other soil can improve soil and improve soil fertility.

Fifth, humus is rich in organic matter, humic acid and a small amount of vitamins, auxin, trace elements, etc., which can promote the growth and development of plants.

Sixth, the high temperature in the full fermentation of rotten soil can eliminate harmful bacteria to a certain extent, and there is no smell.

Disadvantages

First, rotten leaf soil is easy to cause root rot due to poor water control.

The second is that there are bacteria in the rotten leaf soil, which should be disinfected before use.

Characteristic of humus soil

Suitable plants for saprophytic soil

The loose and hard to harden rotten leaf soil can make the plants grow better. The rotten leaf soil can be used as the breeding soil for the family flowers such as Chlorophytum, Chloranthus, and Epiphyllum. And some flowers can be cultivated directly with saprophytic soil, such as orchid and azalea. Saprophytic soil is an ideal soil for flower cultivation, which can effectively improve germination rate and accelerate the growth and development of seedlings.

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