Can you grow succulents in a medical stone pot? What are the disadvantages of a medical stone pot?

It has been a popular trend in recent years to grow succulent plants in medical stone pots. The flower pots made of medical stone are very breathable, which is conducive to the breathing and root development of succulent plants. Among them, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, manganese and phosphorus are all elements required for the growth of succulent plants. Let's learn about the specific uses of medical stone pots!

Can you grow succulents in medical stone pots?

In fact, there is not much difference between medical stone flower pots and flower pots made of other materials. As long as there are drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, they can be used to grow plants. In addition, medical stone flower pots have very good air permeability, which is conducive to root growth and breathing, and prevents the soil in the flower pot from accumulating water and moisture. It is more suitable for succulent plants that like dryness.

In addition to growing succulents, medical stone flower pots can also be used to grow other plants that prefer dry environments and dislike water.

What are the disadvantages of medical stone flower pots?

First, the air permeability is too good. In fact, too good air permeability is a double-edged sword. For those who live in relatively dry areas and do not like watering, if you use medical stone flower pots, which are too air-permeable, to grow succulents, you will have to water them every two or three days. Otherwise, it will be difficult to grow succulents, and even their leaves may wilt and look lifeless.

Second, the price-performance ratio is not high. In terms of air permeability of medical stone flower pots, red pottery pots are comparable to it, but their price is several times more expensive than red pottery pots. Instead of buying medical stone flower pots at such a price, it is better to buy a better-looking and air-permeable burst pot.

Thirdly, medical stone flower pots are relatively heavy. If they are placed directly on the ground, there is no big problem. However, if they are placed on a shelf or a guardrail, they are not as good as relatively light flower pots such as stoneware pots and terracotta pots.

Fourthly, many succulent lovers have reported that medical stone flower pots are particularly easy to get dirty and difficult to clean, which will greatly reduce the appearance of succulent plants.

What are the advantages of medical stone flower pots

For areas in the south where the air humidity is relatively high and for succulent lovers who like to water, the good air permeability of medical stone flower pots is a great advantage. It can not only reduce the chance of root rot and black rot of succulents, but also make the succulents planted in it in better condition. Secondly, it can supplement various trace elements for succulents. It is measured that medical stone contains 58 trace elements and rare earth elements, among which potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, manganese and phosphorus are all required for the growth of succulents. Therefore, using medical stone flower pots to plant succulents can help them grow better.

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Medical stone is mostly used as soil in the field of succulents, not only because it is rich in trace elements and minerals, but also because medical stone has strong adsorption and water purification functions. The use of medical stone to maintain succulents first became popular in South Korea, where the production of medical stone is relatively large. Using medical stone to cultivate succulents in greenhouses not only saves money but also helps the succulents to grow better. Later, China also began to use medical stone on a large scale.