Let me tell you about how to water a cactus without rotting its roots and the care methods for cacti and the experience of plant care in terms of watering. What follows is a comprehensive introduction.
The cactus is a sand-dwelling plant with a large, thick fleshy ball, so people who keep cacti often think that cacti are very large and do not need to be watered, and are not easy to die, which is one of its characteristics. However, if we want the cactus to grow well, we must water it sufficiently. Only with adequate watering can we achieve rapid growth and prevent root damage, allowing it to bloom beautifully.
Some may ask how often to water a cactus. Watering a cactus, or any plant for that matter, should not be determined by time. How often to water depends on the dryness of your potting soil. For example, for plants that like water, water them promptly when the soil surface is dry, and for plants that prefer dryness, water them thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Our environments vary greatly depending on the region, so watering cannot be calculated based on how often or how many days.
Cacti are very drought-tolerant and require us to use loose and breathable soil. I use particle soil accounting for 6~7 parts, and the rest is nutritious soil. This type of soil has very good water permeability and breathability. Generally, when using a ceramic pot, the water will dry up in one or two days after watering. My watering principle is to water thoroughly when the soil is dry. This method should be followed unless it is winter, as we want to promote rapid growth and blooming.
When I first started growing cacti, I used to prepare the soil in this way, and it was difficult to control the watering. Do you know what method I use? I use a pot about 10 centimeters tall to plant cacti. I insert a bamboo skewer or toothpick into the pot almost to the bottom. When I want to water, I pull out the skewer or toothpick to check if there is still moisture at the bottom. If there is moisture, it means the soil still contains water, so there is no need to water it. When the toothpick is dry, I wait a day or two before watering thoroughly. This method does not damage the roots and ensures that the cactus roots do not rot. It is the most reliable method for caring for most flowers and plants.
How to water a cactus without rotting its roots
Cacti are actually very easy to care for as long as we keep up with watering and fertilizing and place them in the sunniest spot. As long as your cactus is large enough and has reached the flowering age, it will be able to produce flower buds and bloom directly, continuously growing larger and branching out smaller balls.
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