How to care for a cactus to make it bloom
For netizens to elaborate on how to care for a cactus to make it bloom and the small plant cultivation experience of cactus maintenance tips, let's learn about it together below.
Although the cactus is a very ordinary type of potted plant, it is very drought-resistant and easy to care for, and there are many types, whether it's a grass ball, a绯花玉 (feihua yu), or colored grass, etc., they are all very suitable for lazy people to raise as small potted plants. When they bloom, they are extremely stunning. Some cacti bloom only one flower at a time, while some flower enthusiasts' cacti can bloom more than ten flowers at once, or even bloom in groups, reaching over twenty flowers, which is very impressive! So, how should a cactus be cared for to bloom more?
How to make a cactus produce flower buds?
1. The most important point to remember is to get plenty of sunshine and keep it in a place with direct sunlight. Insufficient light will definitely affect the formation of its flower buds. With less light, the cactus will also deform and be even harder to bloom.
2. When first raising a cactus, use a small pot and then change to a larger pot when it grows bigger. The soil must have good drainage, be loose and breathable, and mix in some peat and decayed leaf soil, and be sure to add enough granules. If you want the cactus to bloom, don't let it grow many side balls. Remove the small balls around it and let it focus on producing flower buds. Also, before the blooming period, add a little phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and increase sunlight, which can promote it to bloom smoothly.
For example, the cactus绯花玉 (feihua yu) is also very easy to care for. After blooming, it usually opens for two to three hours a day, then the petals close, but it can bloom continuously for several days.
How to care for a cactus to make it bloom
Generally, the small balls grown from seeds take a bit longer to bloom, requiring one to two years, but larger cacti can usually bloom within a year.
However, cacti also depend on the variety. Some types, such as绯花玉 (feihua yu), Baoshan, and Black Diamond, are easy to bloom. The colors of the flowers also vary, including orange, yellow, red, peach, pink, and so on. The flowers are all large and very beautiful.
Can cacti be kept outdoors?
Actually, cacti are very suitable for outdoor care because outdoor lighting is more abundant and the ventilation is better, which is more conducive to their growth. However, when keeping cacti outdoors, there are two points to note: one is that during rainy season, do not let the cactus be rained on for several consecutive days, as this can cause the potting soil to accumulate water and lead to root rot, which is not good.
Another point is that in areas with low temperatures during winter, it's best not to keep cactus potted plants outdoors. Instead, place them in stairs or enclosed balconies and control watering to safely survive the winter. In short, once winter arrives and temperatures are low, move them indoors to care for them.
The above is a specific introduction on how to care for a cactus to make it bloom and the cactus maintenance tips, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.