How to take care of Zygocactus in autumn
The editor answers for netizens how to take care of Zygocactus in autumn and shares some related experiences about the cultivation methods of Zygocactus. Let's learn about it together next.
Zygocactus is a plant of the Cactaceae family, and it is also a perennial evergreen succulent plant. Everyone must be familiar with the growth characteristics of succulent plants, that is, they do not like humid growing environments and excessive watering, preferring a drier environment.
Its stems and leaves are a fresh green color, with flowers blooming at the top of the stems and leaves. The flowers come in several colors, including light purple-red, bright red, pink, orange, white, and more. The flowers are extremely beautiful and dazzling, usually blooming in winter and spring.
When not in bloom, Zygocactus is quite ordinary, but it is very attractive and beautiful when in bloom, especially the bright red flowers, which are very stylish and vibrant, and the other colors are also quite beautiful.
So, as autumn arrives, how should we take care of our Zygocactus potted plants? How can we make them bloom more, with brighter colors, more flower buds, and more lush, turning into seas or trees of flowers?
Firstly, choosing the right potting soil is crucial.
To take good care of Zygocactus, the most basic thing is actually very important, which is to mix decomposed leaf soil with garden soil and river sand, and then add a small amount of cake fertilizer or bone meal when preparing the soil.
How to take care of Zygocactus in autumn
Why do we need to prepare the soil this way? Because such a growing medium is not only rich in nutrients but also prevents the potting soil from compacting. Zygocactus roots are relatively fragile, so only with good potting soil can its roots grow normally and not easily rot.
Secondly, watering is very important.
Zygocactus is a succulent plant, and many friends may not have taken good care of their Zygocactus due to excessive watering. Even in summer, you cannot water randomly; it must be placed in a shady and well-ventilated area, controlling watering and stopping fertilization.
When the weather is dry, you can spray water on the leaves to increase some humidity in the air, but be sure not to let the potting soil get too moist, as this can cause the leaves to rot, wither, turn yellow, and fall off.