What is pine needle soil? What flowers are suitable for growing pine needle soil?

People who like to grow flowers have heard of pine needle soil. It is said that it is a nutritious soil suitable for the growth of many plants. However, some people do not understand pine needle soil, do not know what kind of existence it is, and do not know what flowers are suitable for growing in this nutritious soil. Today I will take you into pine needle soil, so that you can understand more about it, and also let you know which plants are suitable for growing in pine needle soil.

What is pine needle soil

1. Pine needle soil is a common nutrient for growing flowers and plants in life. It is very similar to leaf humus. This nutrient soil is a product of mixing pine needles with soil after they are decomposed. It is a kind of leaf humus. This nutrient soil also contains nutrients necessary for the normal growth of many plants. The soil is soft and has good air permeability and water permeability.

2. Although pine needle soil is a nutrient soil of particularly good quality, it cannot be used directly to grow flowers and plants in the wild, because there will be a large number of bacteria and insect eggs in these pine needle soils, as well as some relatively thick branches. If it is used directly without treatment, the plants will suffer from diseases and pests during the growth process. Therefore, the pine needle soil must be professionally treated with sterilization and insecticide after collection before it can be used.

What flowers are suitable for growing in pine needle soil

1. Many flowers and plants in our lives are suitable for planting in pine needle soil, especially Clivia and orchids. Plants that like loose and breathable soil are more suitable for cultivation with pine needle soil. However, after being planted in pine needle soil, their roots can grow and develop as quickly as possible, and they can absorb sufficient nutrients, which can make Clivia and Phalaenopsis orchids bloom early and maintain their vitality.

2. Pine needle soil is also suitable for planting common succulents, because these succulents have super strong water retention ability. They cannot be afraid of waterlogging and concentrated fertilizers during their growth. Eating pine needle soil can prevent waterlogging in the soil, and the soil is rich in nutrients, so there is no need for repeated fertilization, and people don’t have to worry about the adverse effects of fertilization on succulents.