1、 Function

1. Air permeability and water permeability: vermiculite has good air permeability and water permeability, which can make the soil loose and breathable, increase the loose effect, and make the roots breathe normally inside, so as not to be stuffy and airtight, which can contribute to the robust growth of plants. The water permeability effect is also very prominent, which can make the water discharge normally, avoid the serious problem of ponding, reduce the possibility of rotten roots and maintain the normal growth of plants

2. Seedling cutting: vermiculite can also be used for seedling cutting. Wet paper towels can be placed on vermiculite, and then seeds can be placed for seedling raising. The treated branches can also be inserted to promote rooting

3. Prevent insects: when raising flowers, disinfect and sterilize the soil, and then spread vermiculite on the soil surface, which can prevent insects from drilling in and laying eggs, and has the function of insect prevention

4. Decorative effect: the color of vermiculite is very miscellaneous. You can sprinkle a layer of vermiculite on the surface of small potted plants, which can play a decorative role and look more beautiful

2、 How to mix soil

Using vermiculite to raise flowers can't be just vermiculite. It doesn't contain nutrition and can't provide nutrients for plant growth, which will lead to poor plant growth. Generally, vermiculite, perlite and peat soil can be mixed in the proportion of 1:1:3. The soil is not fixed, and the materials and proportion can be adjusted according to the specific situation