Choose the right potted cactus Soil selection and preparation Watering and fertilization, Light and temperature pruning and reproduction As the pace of urban life accelerates, more and more people are choosing to breed some green plants at home to add fun to life and purify the air. Cactus has become the first choice for many families because of its unique shape and low maintenance difficulty. Let's introduce in detail the cultivation methods of potted cactus to help you easily raise strong cactus. Choose the right potted cactus When selecting potted cactus, you should choose those plants that grow vigorously, have a full body, and are free from pests and diseases. There are many varieties of cactus, such as gold amber, keel, cactus, etc. You can choose according to your personal preferences and Maintenance conditions. Soil selection and preparation of cactus do not have high requirements on soil, but in order to ensure its healthy growth, it is best to choose sandy soil with good air permeability and strong drainage. You can mix garden soil, sand and legumes according to 1:1 ratio, so that the prepared soil is both breathable and rich in nutrients. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: The cactus is drought-tolerant and should not be watered too much. Generally, water is watered once a week in spring and autumn. The watering frequency can be appropriately increased when the high temperature in summer. In winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Fertilization: The cactus does not have a high demand for fertilizer. Compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growth period. Pay attention when fertilizing. Fertilizer should be applied to the surface of the basin soil to avoid direct contact with the ball to avoid root burning. Light and temperature 1. Light: Cactus likes enough sunshine, but also avoid direct sunlight. During the growing season, cactus can be placed in a sunny place to promote its growth.
2. Temperature: The growth temperature range of cactus is wide, generally between 10℃ and 35℃. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid frostbite caused by low temperature. pruning and reproduction 1. pruning: During the growth of cactus, the withered leaves and sick branches should be cut off in time to keep the plants clean and healthy.
2. Reproduction: Cactus can be reproduced by dividing, cutting and sowing. Dividing is the most commonly used breeding method. Dividing the vigorously growing cactus into several balls and planting them separately.
The cultivation of potted cactus is not complicated. As long as you master the maintenance skills of soil, watering, light, temperature, etc., you can easily raise strong cactus. I hope the introduction in this article will help you. I wish you a happy breeding!