How to plant cacti
An introduction to the planting and care of cacti, including tips and precautions. Let's follow the editor to check out the details!
Speaking of cacti, they are quite polarizing in the circle of flower enthusiasts. Those who like them love them very much, thinking they are very unique and can be grown in many pots at home, while those who don't like them find them unattractive and prickly, very poky. Actually, if cacti are well cared for, their leaves can be thick and textured, which is also very beautiful. Today, Flower will show you how to grow cacti to make their leaves fat and plump.
Although it is commonly said that cacti are very easy to grow and belong to the category of "lazy person's flowers," many people's cacti still look shriveled and spiritless. Today, Flower will tell you the main points to pay attention to when growing cacti.
1. Cacti become shriveled mainly due to lack of light
Most flower friends who want to grow thick cacti should pay attention to many issues. The first thing to note is the issue of lighting. Many flower friends' cacti are not growing well, and the first thing to consider is whether they lack sunlight.
Cacti are flowers that love sunlight and are best grown on a sunny south-facing balcony or outdoors. The stronger the sunlight, the better the cacti grow. Once they lack sunlight, the leaves of the cacti start to shrivel, affecting their ornamental value.
How to plant cacti
2. Cacti may lack water if they look spiritless
Usually when we talk about cacti, many flower friends automatically associate them with drought resistance. Since the cacti's original habitat is in the desert, they do have good drought resistance. However, good drought resistance does not mean they do not need water. If you find that the fleshy stems of the cacti have started to shrink and shrivel, it is likely a sign of water deficiency.
When watering cacti, you should water them when the soil is dry. You must water them only when the soil is completely dry, as cacti have strong roots, and the surface may be dry, but the bottom may still be moist. Water thoroughly but do not let water accumulate, as accumulated water can easily cause root rot in cacti.
3. Use "soybean water" for lack of fertilizer
If you want the leaves of the cacti to be thick and textured, fertilizer is essential. If the cacti lack fertilizer, they usually won't be in good condition either. Spring is a good time for cacti to grow, so we should seize this time to use more fertilizer for the cacti.