The substrate is the basis of plant life.
The most important component, along with the sun and atmosphere. The substrate is what allows the plant to receive nutrition through the roots, thanks to watering, and launches the whole system, which will end with the creation of the cellular structure. Normal growth and then fruiting directly depend on the soil in which the tree, flower or shrub is located. A substrate is something that can be natural, or can be created artificially, by humans, in order to maintain the functioning of home (garden, garden) plants.
Types and Compilation
For indoor plants produce special substrates in bags. They can be bought in stores. There is peat and soil substrate. Examples of optimal functioning of plants in both types of soil leave the right to make a decision for the grower.
Although, of course, different
types of flowers have different preferences. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages that each substrate has. This will give us the opportunity to choose the mixture we need more consciously and learn how to make soil mixtures at home using the error and trial method. Plants often successfully adapt to completely different types of substrate. But nevertheless they bloom and bear fruit best in a very definite environment. The soil necessary for grafting and propagation by seeds should not contain a large amount of fertilizer. But for adult plants in the soil should be much more nutrients. Consider the first type of substrate. These are soil mixtures. They are most often based on ripe meadow sod with fertilizers. It also includes farm and forestry products. In appearance, this substrate resembles a quality garden soil - it is loose, moderately lumpy and has a characteristic odor. Due to the density of soil mixtures, one should be careful when planting so as not to damage the roots of the plant. Also, the composition of such land usually includes
bone meal, potassium sulfate and superphosphates.
The advantages of soil mixtures are as follows: they are able to supply the plant with nutrients over a long period; form a stable base in pots; there are different types - so the choice is possible. The disadvantages include the variability of the composition and considerable weight, which makes transportation difficult.
Second view: peat substrate
When planting using this type of mixture, you need to seal it with your hands. The advantages of peat in its low weight and standard quality (even between different brands there are always a lot of similarities). But such substrates consume nutrients faster , and therefore, the plant will often need to be fed. Peat is lighter, therefore, it will not be able to make the pot more stable, as a result of which a tall and powerful plant may be in danger of tipping over. If the peat is very dry, then moistening it will be a problem, so regular watering is necessary. Other types of substrate include coconut fibers, moss and bark mixes for orchids, and cactus mixes with increased drainage.