Orange trees have a wide range of adaptation to soil. Purple soil, red loess, beach and seashore can all be used, and the ph value can be increased from 4.5 to 8. However, the most suitable ph value of soil is between 5.5 and 6.5, which is suitable for soil with loose texture, good structure and good drainage.
Method for mix orange tree soil
1. Garden soil and river sand plant ash citrus is best planted in acidic soil, and its supporting soil can mainly use garden soil. Adding river sand and plant ash can improve the drainage of soil, and the acidity of plant ash is beneficial to the growth of fruit trees. 2. Nutritious soil garden soil fine sand orange trees can be prepared with nutrient soil, garden soil and fine sand, or base fertilizer can be added to the soil. It should be noted that the soil must be disinfected in the sun before use, so that the bacteria in the soil will be eliminated. In addition, alkaline soil cannot be used for it.
Methods and steps of exchanging soil for citrus
1. Selection of pots: When changing pots for orange trees, knock the plants out of the pots first and cut off the roots with scissors. The size of the new pot depends on the growth of plants, and the big pot should be selected with good growth. 2. Spread the soil: When planting citrus in potted plants, use the broken pot as the drainage layer at the bottom of the flowerpot. After laying the soil, put some horseshoe soil, and then lay the soil. 3. Potting: When the orange tree is potted, first put the plant on the soil, then fill the soil and compact the soil. Finally, water the plants and put them in the shade.