Cactus Cultivation Methods and Precautions
This article introduces you to the cultivation methods and precautions of cacti, as well as the wonderful tips for the topic of flowers and plants, which is very useful knowledge. It is recommended to save it for future reference!
Cacti are actually a general term for spherical plants in the cactus family, so there are many types and shapes, with strong vitality and relatively easy to grow.
Cacti are also a very familiar type of potted plant, belonging to a perennial succulent plant with many spines on the fleshy stems, storing a lot of water and nutrients. They can purify the air and are suitable for keeping a pot at home. Placed anywhere, they look very cute and beautiful. They are very drought-resistant and can survive without watering for more than ten days. The types of cacti we usually keep at home include星球, 翁球, 金琥, 子孙球, 绯牡丹, etc., and the maintenance methods are basically the same.
How to grow cacti? Mastering "two points" is guaranteed to make them grow lush and bloom abundantly, filling the pot.
If you want cacti to grow well, avoid rotting balls and roots, and prevent diseases and pests, the following techniques and methods are essential for maintenance:
1. Soil is important
When growing cacti at home, the potting soil should be paid attention to. It is best to use loose, breathable, and fertile sandy soil. You cannot use too compact soil to grow cacti, as it may cause waterlogging in the pot. You can add some lime-containing sandy soil. Before planting, you can disinfect with formaldehyde solution or formalin.
How to mix soil? Prepare three parts each of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and coarse sand, and add a little plant ash or old wall ash for better results. The pot for growing cacti should not be too large, as a large pot is difficult to control watering and can easily cause root and ball rot if the water does not dry up.
Cactus Cultivation Methods and Precautions
2. Pay special attention to watering and fertilizing
Excessive watering can easily cause diseases and pests and ball rot. In low temperatures and rainy seasons, it is important to reduce watering to prevent waterlogging in the pot. During the vigorous growth period, we can water it with some fermented and decomposed organic fertilizer water.
For newly planted cacti, special attention should be paid to watering. When just planted, there is no need to water, just spray a little water. After about ten days, water a small amount, and place it in a shaded and ventilated area, avoiding direct sunlight. After a month, when new roots have grown, gradually start watering. And as the temperature drops, when it falls below 6 degrees Celsius, move it indoors to a sunny and warm place for maintenance.
During the growing period, we can water it with some fermented cake fertilizer water or fish scale water to help it grow bigger and fatter and promote flowering.