What is a sand culture plant?

The most important feature of sand culture plants is that the absorbed nutrients are dissolved in water in ionic state. These plants absorb quickly, take root easily and won't rot. There are many kinds of sand culture plants. Common sand culture plants are poplar, Caragana korshinskii, geranium, violet, ivy, Lycoris radiata, cyclamen, cactus, coconut tree, neem tree, Casuarina equisetifolia and so on.

white poplar

Poplar is a psammophyte, belonging to Salicaceae. Poplar has straight trunk, smooth bark, gray color, sticky fat, alternate leaves and strong adaptability, and mostly grows in temperate and cold temperate regions.

pelargonium

Geranium geranium is a psammophyte of Elaeagnaceae. The seedlings of Pelargonium graveolens are succulent herbs, which will become semi-lignified when they get old, belonging to plants that like warm winter and cool summer.

violet

Violet is a psammophyte belonging to the family Polyporaceae. Violets have gray-white fluff, erect stems and many branches, which can withstand short-term low temperature and like cool climate.

Primula plants

Cyclamen persicum is a psammophyte belonging to Primulaceae. Cyclamen leaves grow from the top of the tuber and are heart-shaped or oval. Their leaves are green and their backs are green or dark red. They like sunshine and are afraid of heat.