How to Water a Newly Planted Cactus
Today's sharing: how to water a newly planted cactus and related green plant maintenance techniques for cactus care. Let's get to know more about it together.
Cacti are plants from the Cactaceae family, and they are often kept in offices and homes due to their ability to absorb radiation and harmful substances. Cacti have a very strong adaptability, but watering is very important during maintenance. Different cacti and different seasons require different watering methods. Let's introduce how to water a newly planted cactus.
I. Watering Based on the Type of Cactus
1. Dropped cacti and grafted cacti.
Grafted cacti require stricter water control than dropped cacti. Since grafted cacti are grafted onto triangles, excessive watering can cause waterlogging and root rot in the triangles, but too little watering, which is too dry, can also affect the growth state of the triangles, impacting the grafted cacti.
2. Large cacti and small cacti
Small cacti require a higher watering frequency. Because large cacti have bigger pots and the soil retains water better, in addition, large cacti have stronger drought resistance, so the watering frequency can be less compared to small cacti.
3. Spiny cacti and woolly cacti
For woolly cacti, the spray irrigation method should not be used, as it can cause the leaves to get wet, leading to leaf rot and reduced ornamental value.
II. Watering Based on Time
1. Spring and autumn seasons
During this time, the temperature and lighting conditions are suitable, and the plants are in a period of vigorous growth. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the water supply for the plants. The watering frequency is generally once or twice a week.
2. Summer
In the summer, high temperatures can slow down plant growth, and the amount of watering should be reduced. Also, avoid watering at noon, and generally choose to water in the morning or evening.
3. Winter
In winter, the temperature is low, and cacti gradually stop growing, entering a dormant period. During this time, watering should be gradually stopped. From the end of October to the following Qingming Festival, watering can be stopped.
III. Watering Method
A newly bought cactus should not be watered immediately, but should be allowed to adapt to the new environment first until new roots grow. When watering, care should be taken not to start from the top of the leaves, but to directly pour water into the soil, as this can cause leaf rot.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to water a newly planted cactus and related cactus maintenance techniques, hoping to act as a starting point to solve your green plant problems.