The cultivation method of the cactus species "Bai Niao"
The editor answers netizens' questions about the little experience of cultivating the succulent plant "Bai Niao" cactus. Here is a detailed introduction to the cultivation method of "Bai Niao".
Bai Niao's soil mixture is relatively simple, with perlite mixed with peat, added with vermiculite and coal slag, the proportion is random, focusing on breathability. The surface is covered with clean river sand, 2 to 4 millimeters thick. The benefit of laying river sand is to isolate the contact between soil and plant, reducing bacterial invasion. Pure river sand does not easily retain many bacteria. This variety of Bai Niao is not very tolerant to direct sunlight, and it should be watered only when completely dry during the growing period, and less water should be given to mature plants. Usually, watering is done only when the soil is very dry, and it is basically watered thoroughly.
Summer is the growing season for Bai Niao, and the plants need to be shaded and ventilated. From July to September, during the high-temperature period, the plants are kept in a shady and well-ventilated environment. From September to December, water is given only when the soil is completely dry. During the whole cold winter, when the temperature is below 2 degrees Celsius, watering is almost stopped. At this time, the plant enters a dormant period, and less water can prevent frostbite and root rot caused by low temperatures. When the potting soil is dry, Bai Niao can tolerate low temperatures. Even in a greenhouse with a temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius, Bai Niao does not show any changes. This temperature is measured inside the greenhouse. Usually, a pot of water is placed inside the greenhouse, and if the water freezes, it needs to be heated. As long as it is not outdoors, Bai Niao can still withstand such temperatures.
Watering during the growing period is done only when the soil is completely dry, avoiding overhead watering, as poor ventilation can easily cause rot. Watering in spring must be gradual and attention must be paid to changes in the weather. Bai Niao is relatively easy to manage. Propagation is mainly through seeding or dividing the plant. Grafting is also an option.
Here is the detailed introduction to the cultivation method of the "Bai Niao" cactus for netizens to refer to and learn from.