How to care for a cactus to make it grow well
Let me share with everyone how to care for a cactus to make it grow well and some related knowledge about the correct maintenance of cactus plants. Next, the editor will introduce.
There are many types of cacti, including the flowering cacti, cactus balls, cactus columns, and the well-known Shanying, all of which belong to the cactus family. Many hobbyists experience rotting roots or cactus balls during maintenance, often resulting in poor growth. So, how should cacti be cared for? Today, I will tell you about it because I have been growing cacti for seven or eight years, and the maintenance methods for most cacti are the same.
The first point that must be taken care of is soil preparation. Cacti have very large spherical bodies, with most stems being succulent and containing a lot of water and nutrients. Therefore, their root systems are not very developed. If the soil is compacted, it will not grow well indoors unless you have an outdoor environment where you can freely use soil. So, when cultivating cacti, it is essential to know that the soil should consist of more than half of granular soil. What is granular soil? Cinder, river sand, volcanic rock, and iridescent stone are all types of granular soil. It is recommended to choose granules between 3 to 6 millimeters, and the other half can be nutritious soil, such as peat soil or decomposed leaf soil. Beginners are advised to use ceramic pots for planting, and the pot should not be too large, matching the size of the plant. Once the soil is well-prepared and the pot is chosen appropriately, planting the cactus will not easily cause problems.
The second point is to master watering. Cacti are relatively drought-tolerant because their bodies and stems store a lot of nutrients and water. We cannot water frequently, as this may cause root rot. However, we cannot go without watering for too long either. Once the potting soil is completely dry, the roots may become dry after a while, and growth will stop. So, when growing cacti, remember to water only when the potting soil is completely dry.
The third point is to provide adequate light. Any cactus that wants to grow well and bloom abundantly must have sufficient light. It is a typical sun-loving flower. If it lacks light, the plant may become leggy, and blooming is impossible. All year round, no matter summer or winter, it must be placed in the sunniest area to grow well, ensuring its growth and blooming.
The fourth point is to fertilize it. If the cactus has a small ball in the early stage and we want it to grow bigger, we should choose a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content and no lack of other elements, such as the No.10 of Huaduo. It should be fertilized 2 to 3 times a month. If the ball is large enough and we want it to bloom, we should choose a fertilizer with phosphorus and potassium as the main components and containing other elements, such as the No.2 of Huaduo. Fertilizing 2 to 3 times a month will ensure it quickly forms flower buds and blooms. This is the method of fertilizing, but it must be done in its growing season. If the temperature is low, it will not grow and will be in a dormant state, in which case we should not fertilize it.
How to care for a cactus to make it grow well
The method of caring for a cactus ball is like this. As long as it grows normally with suitable temperatures, good soil preparation, watering, and fertilizing, and sufficient light, it can grow and bloom normally. If the temperature is too low, below 10 degrees, it is recommended to stop watering and let it enter a dormant state. After forced dormancy, just give it sufficient light, and the ball will become a bit thinner. There will be no problem after a few months. Once spring comes, after watering and fertilizing the ball, the roots will grow out and it will recover, and it can even bloom with a large number of flowers.
Cactus is a relatively drought-tolerant and贫瘠-tolerant plant. It does not need watering in cold seasons and can be watered freely in hot seasons because it can tolerate high temperatures. Therefore, it is easy to grow and suitable for indoor cultivation. Just follow the method I mentioned to care for it, and you will be able to grow it well.
The above is the introduction of how to care for a cactus to make it grow well and how to correctly care for a cactus brought by the Green Plant Enthusiast website, hoping to bring some plant knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.