Comprehensive analysis of how to grow a cactus quickly and the related knowledge of cactus cultivation methods are as follows:
There are many types of cacti, including the thorny 'Golden Tiger' and some less thorny ones. For home planting, Xiao Ya recommends choosing cacti with fewer or no spines. If you prefer flowering cacti, you can grow species like 'Caicao', 'Yuweng', and 'Feihua Yu'.
These cacti grow quickly with few spines, and their flowers are large and beautiful. Although the flowering period is short, the few days when they bloom are stunningly beautiful, and the moment they are in full bloom is incredibly impressive. The color of the petals, the size and shape of the flowers, are all breathtaking.
Cacti have a small shape and are suitable for keeping at home. They can absorb dust and purify the air. Some friends say they can't grow cacti well, but cacti are 'lazy person's plants'. In fact, there is no need to be too diligent. The method of growing them well is not difficult, and they actually thrive with less management and care. Here are a few small tips for growing cactus potted plants, which are also the most basic maintenance methods. Follow them, and you will definitely be able to grow them easily.
1. Prepare the potting soil first when growing a cactus
The first step in growing a cactus is the soil. Although it's not a delicate flower, it's not picky about the soil. Any kind of soil can grow cacti, but well-draining potting soil is more suitable for their growth. It's best to add some sandy soil or more granules to the soil to prevent it from becoming compacted or sticky, unlike stony soil.
How to grow a cactus quickly
There are no specific standards for potting soil when growing cacti. Basically, just soil that does not easily accumulate water is fine. Add some decomposed leaf soil or peat to increase some nutrients, and fertilization should not be lacking. With good soil, its roots will grow better, and with better roots, it will grow faster. In spring, it grows especially fast, and you will see that the color in the middle of the cactus becomes嫩 green, indicating that it is growing rapidly, constantly getting bigger and fatter, very robust.
2. The key to growing cacti well is to water them moderately
When it comes to watering cacti, if you don't know how to water them, just look at the potting soil. In winter, you can go without watering for a month or two, and it's fine if it's a bit dry. Water less when the temperature is low. In spring, if the cacti are kept outdoors and there is good sunlight, you can water more.