How to water a cactus
Let me tell you about how to water a cactus and some related knowledge about the correct care methods for cacti. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
The cactus is a variety of the shrubby cactus from the Cactaceae family. The cactus is native to Mexico, the United States, and the West Indies, and was introduced to China in the late Ming Dynasty, mainly growing in the southern coastal areas. The stem of the cactus can be used as medicine, and the berry is sweet and sour.
Methods for watering and fertilizing a cactus:
1. The amount of water for a cactus depends on the season. In spring and autumn, watering can be done in the morning or evening, once is enough. When watering, wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering.
2. In the hot summer, water early in the morning. Due to the hot weather, water sufficiently to keep the potting soil moist. You can spray water around the plant to maintain the humidity in the air.
3. In winter, water at noon when it's warm to reduce the temperature difference and ensure that the plant's growing temperature is not below 5℃. Keep the soil slightly dry.
4. Do not water the cactus immediately after repotting or newly planted cacti.
5. During the rainy season or when the humidity in the air is high, water should be rationed. For outdoor cultivation of cacti, you can water a bit more.
6. During the growing period of the cactus, fertilize every 15 days.
7. In autumn, control the amount of fertilizer, fertilize once a month to control the growth of branches and buds. When fertilizing, do not let the fertilizer splash on the cactus.
8. When potting or repotting, first apply a layer of base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot, and later, you can top-dress according to the growth trend of the cactus, fertilizing once every two months.
9. When fertilizing the cactus, do not use concentrated or raw fertilizers. The cactus prefers well-rotted oil cake meal.
The detailed content about how to water a cactus and the correct methods for cactus care has been provided above. I hope it can be helpful to you!