Cactaceae plants annual planting brief description
Let me tell you about the content of succulent plants, a brief description of the annual planting of Cactaceae plants, which is a very good experience and knowledge, it is recommended to collect it!
My nursery is located in the southeast of Anhui Province, on the south bank of the downstream of the Yangtze River, belonging to the subtropical humid monsoon climate. The climatic characteristics are: abundant sunlight, ample rainfall, distinct seasons, with an average annual temperature of 15-16 degrees Celsius and about 2000 hours of sunshine. The hottest months are July and August, with an average temperature exceeding 28 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature approaching 40 degrees Celsius; the coldest month is January, with an average temperature of only 3 degrees Celsius and the lowest temperature reaching -10 degrees Celsius. The amount of rainfall is large, with an annual rainfall of 1200 millimeters, but it is unevenly distributed, mainly concentrated in spring, the plum rain season, and early winter.
January: Cactaceae plants enter dormancy and minimize their life processes. The temperature is relatively low, so we need to monitor the temperature, whether at home or in a greenhouse, to keep it above 0 degrees. If necessary, heat it. Do not water easily, especially for friends without a greenhouse, be careful to avoid frost damage.
February: Repotting and pollination. Because there are greenhouses, most of the plants in the genus Charming and the genus Mamillaria bloom in this season, with consecutive sunny days, you can water moderately in the morning, but be careful, there is no need to water thoroughly, water more for those preparing to bloom, and less or not for those in dormancy. Be sure to ventilate the greenhouse on sunny days to avoid overheating or burning the greenhouse plants.
March: The temperature begins to stabilize, and the amount of watering increases. You can turn over the pot, but most of the cacti have not yet recovered, be careful of sunburn. Some areas may consider putting up sunscreens.
April: Around Qingming, most cacti begin their growing season, but do not forget the possibility of sunburning the cacti. Now, we can water the cacti normally on consecutive sunny days. Insects also begin to become active at this time, and you can prepare medicine to prevent insect pests. It is also possible to plant and transplant in April.
May: The temperature begins to rise, and the growth and flowering of cacti are crazy, so be sure to take a picture and send it to me. Some seeds begin to mature, I pick the mature flower seeds and plant them (C-S) or sow them. This season is also very good for grafting.
June: The local area enters the plum rain season in mid-to-late June, with continuous rainy weather, high humidity, and scarce sunlight, which is the most unfavorable season for cacti. Management must be extra careful, do not water, as it is difficult for the soil to dry out after watering in such weather, which can easily lead to rot or excessive growth of the cacti. You can use a disinfectant at the beginning of the month when watering to prevent it.
July: Locally, mid-July can mark the end of the plum rain season. Be careful with sun exposure after the end of the plum rain, as the temperature rises sharply, and some varieties stop growing. Therefore, appropriate shading should be provided, and water should be controlled to achieve a moderate dry-wet balance, wet when dry and wet when seen.
August: The severe heat arrives in the local area, with consecutive sunny days, and the temperature in the greenhouse can even reach 55 degrees Celsius on sunny days. Good cooling and moisturizing work should be done to prevent sunburn. The genus Mamillaria seems to like this season, and some are still flowering.
September: Cactaceae plants are still growing, but only water clean water. If the ball gets wet, dry it carefully.
October: Cactaceae plants are still growing, but the speed has slowed down. Cacti grown outdoors need to be moved indoors and start to gradually extend the watering interval.
November: Cactaceae plants stop growing, so we start to cut off the water and prepare for winter. Consider removing the sunscreen.
December: Cactaceae plants are asleep, so everyone should not disturb them. But do not forget to check the temperature suitable for overwintering.
The above is a brief description of the annual planting of Cactaceae plants, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to flower enthusiasts.