Perlite is a treasure for suitable flowers, but it also has many disadvantages. For example, it is not suitable for flowers that prefer alkaline flower soil. Once used, it will cause devastating damage to flowers. For suitable flowers, you can't add too much. Most of them only need a little perlite to make the soil breathable and well-drained! What kind of flower is more suitable to use perlite？ 1. Suitable for cutting plants When perlite is used for cuttings of some plants, it can be directly used as a substrate, because its own air permeability and drainage are very good, and it is suitable for rooting when plants are cut. Cutting plants that don't like rooting directly into it will speed up the rooting of the plant. 2. Suitable for planting succulents It is very suitable for planting succulents. It is best to clean it up before using it. After all, it has a lot of scattered powder. After cleaning, it can be placed in a flowerpot. big benefit. What are the benefits of growing flowers with perlite? 1. Very stable, good for plants In fact, many plants can be mixed with some perlite when they are planted. It is very stable as a whole. It allows plants to absorb more trace elements and grow more vigorously. 2. Large water storage capacity Perlite has good water absorption. After it absorbs water, it will store about 3-4 times the amount of water. It is a good water storage item for plants, especially in winter, to make the flower soil more moist, so that the watering time It will be elongated, which will allow the flowers to survive the winter better. 3. Prevent soil compaction The hardening of the flower soil will stop the flowers from growing. If a part of the perlite is fused into the flower soil, the soil will become softer. Without the phenomenon of hardening, the flowers can grow lusher. 4. Remove chemical elements The fissures of perlite are very good substances, which can clean up or directly dilute the excess pesticides during the spraying process of flowers. The benefits of doing so are self-evident. The impact of flowers is great. What problems should be paid attention to when using perlite to grow flowers? 1. Flower selection Perlite is not suitable for alkaline flower soil. It is more suitable for flowers that like acidic flower soil. If it is a more suitable plant, it can make it grow better, and if it is used as a substrate for alkaline flower soil, it may make flowers wither. It is also not very suitable for the kind of flowers that prefer a humid environment, on the contrary, drought-tolerant plants are more suitable. 2. Soil mix Under normal circumstances, it cannot be used directly by itself, because its acidity is very high. If you want to use perlite to improve soil quality, remember to mix it properly. Each time you mix the soil, it's about a 4:1 ratio of flower soil to perlite. It is helpful for many flowers, you can try it if you need it. Mastering the usage of perlite will allow you to better maintain the flowers, and remember to use them in practical operations.