How to water a cactus
This article will elaborate on how to water a cactus and the correct watering methods for cacti, providing knowledge about green plants and flowers for concerned netizens. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
The cactus is a type of plant that grows in sandy environments, with a very large, thick spherical body, so people who keep cacti often think that cacti are very large and do not need to be watered frequently, as they are not easy to die, which is one of their characteristics. However, if we want our cacti to grow well, we must water them sufficiently. Only with adequate watering can they grow rapidly and maintain healthy roots, ensuring they bloom well.
Some may ask how often to water a cactus. The watering of a cactus, like any other plant, should not be determined by time or frequency. It depends on the dryness of the potting soil. For example, for plants that like water, water them promptly when the soil surface dries out, while for plants that prefer dry conditions, water them thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Since the environment we live in varies greatly by region, watering cannot be calculated based on how often or how many days apart.
Cacti are highly drought-resistant and require us to use well-draining, loose soil. I use soil with 60-70% particle content for my cacti, and the rest is nutritious soil. This type of soil has very good water permeability and aeration. Generally, when using a ceramic pot, the soil can dry out within one or two days after watering. My watering principle is to water thoroughly when the soil is dry. This method is used except in winter, as we want to promote rapid growth and blooming.
When I first started keeping cacti, I prepared the soil in this way, and it was difficult to control the watering. Do you know what method I use? I plant cacti in pots about 10 cm high and not too tall. I usually insert a bamboo skewer or toothpick into the pot almost to the bottom. When I want to water, I pull out the skewer or toothpick to check if there is still moisture at the bottom. If there is moisture, it means the soil still contains water and does not need to be watered. When the toothpick is dry, I wait a day or two before watering thoroughly. This method does not damage the roots and ensures that the cacti do not rot. It is the most reliable method for keeping most flowers and plants.
Cacti are actually very easy to care for as long as we keep up with watering and fertilizing and place them in the sunniest spot. If your cactus is large enough and has reached the blooming age, it will be able to produce flower buds directly and bloom, continuously growing and branching out smaller cacti.
The information provided above about how to water a cactus and the correct watering methods can be used as a reference for everyone.