How often to water a cactus
For netizens to elaborate on the planting content of the succulent plant cactus, how often to water the cactus, the specific contents are as follows:
Many flower friends have asked how often to water a cactus. Cactus has always been considered a "lazy plant". Some flower friends think that cactus can be without water for a long time, which is wrong. If you want to grow cactus well, watering is very important. The watering frequency of cactus should be determined by the ball, the weather, and the maintenance conditions, and it should not be blindly determined by time.
Simply put, watering a cactus cannot be calculated by days, but should be judged based on the actual situation. See the analysis below.
1. Do not water when the soil is not dry, and water thoroughly when watering.
Ps: It is forbidden to keep the potting soil moist for a long time when watering a cactus, as it is prone to rot. You can wait for the soil to dry before watering the next time. Flower friends can rest assured that even if the soil dries, the cactus will not die, so watering will not be too late.
2. No watering in winter, less watering in summer.
Ps: In winter, the temperature is low, and the evaporation of water is slow. The cactus is in a state of dormancy or slow growth, and the demand for water is not high. Therefore, we choose not to water or water less in winter. However, there are exceptions, such as in the northern indoor areas with heating, where the cactus is placed indoors, the indoor air is dry, and the temperature is high, so watering can still be the same as in summer. In summer, the evaporation of water is relatively fast, so the watering frequency can be increased.
3. Do not water the newly bought ball; do not water the ball that has just been exposed to the sun; do not water the ball in early spring; do not water the newly potted or newly cut ball.
Ps: Flower friends are more likely to make mistakes in these situations, so please pay attention.
Here are some common sense about watering cacti:
1. Do not spray water when watering, be sure to water from the roots, otherwise, water splashed on the ball can easily cause it to rot.
2. For balls in summer and winter and balls in spring and autumn, watering should be cautious. At high and low temperatures, the growth of the balls is inhibited. In winter, most cacti enter their dormancy period, during which water should be cut off basically. Generally, after watering in mid-to-late October, there is no need to water until Qingming of the following year. In spring and autumn, the temperature is suitable, and at this time, the cactus enters the peak of growth. Watering should not be neglected, and water should be watered every 3-5 days, and fertilizing should be paid attention to.
The detailed content about how often to water a cactus is introduced to you above. I hope it can be helpful to you!