How to care for the Golden Tiger Cactus in summer
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The Golden Tiger Cactus, also known as the Yellow-thorned Golden Tiger, is named after its appearance and belongs to the cactus family. The Golden Tiger Cactus is very popular among flower enthusiasts due to its handsome shape. It has a tiger-paw-like spherical shape, with a deep green body densely covered in yellow hard spines. The top of the ball is densely covered in golden yellow fluff, with yellow flowers blooming at the top among the fluff, which is very beautiful and spectacular. The Golden Tiger Cactus has several common varieties, such as the White-thorned Golden Tiger, the Crazy-thorned Golden Tiger, the Short-thorned Golden Tiger, the Golden Tiger Brocade, and the Golden Tiger Crown.
Previously, we introduced some maintenance knowledge about the Golden Tiger Cactus. The Golden Tiger Cactus has a long lifespan and is relatively easy to cultivate, but there are many precautions that need to be taken. Next, let's take a look at some of the fine details in the process of caring for the Golden Tiger Cactus. Avoiding improper experience or operation that could lead to poor growth or death of the Golden Tiger Cactus.
Taboo 1: The Golden Tiger Cactus loves dryness and dislikes waterlogging
The Golden Tiger Cactus is native to arid tropical deserts, such as the desert regions of Mexico, and is introduced into the country, hence it loves dryness and plenty of sunlight and dislikes waterlogging. In the rainy season or on heavy rain days, the pot of the Golden Tiger Cactus should be moved to a ventilated and dry place. The Golden Tiger Cactus has a low demand for water, and it is forbidden to pour cool water in the hot summer noon. Avoid watering the top of the ball or the grafted part. During the growing period, watering should adhere to the principle of not watering until it is dry, watering thoroughly when dry, and watering enough to saturate. Excessive watering during the growing period will prevent flowering, and watering during the dormant period can cause root rot.
Taboo 2: The Golden Tiger Cactus loves light and dislikes shade
The Golden Tiger Cactus requires ample sunlight to grow, and it is suitable to place it in a ventilated area with plenty of sunlight during the spring and autumn seasons, especially during the growing and flowering seasons. If it does not receive adequate sunlight for a long time, it will cause etiolation and no flowering. However, the Golden Tiger Cactus also dislikes direct sunlight and needs to be shaded during the hot summer noon to prevent burns. It can be moved indoors to avoid strong sunlight and high temperatures or use a shading net, or cover it with an opaque plastic bag to prevent direct sunlight.
Taboo 3: The Golden Tiger Cactus loves sand and dislikes clay
The Golden Tiger Cactus needs well-drained, breathable, and calcareous sandy soil, and should not use heavy clay soil, as it can cause poor drainage and poor aeration, leading to poor growth and root rot. Use a sandy or clay pot with good breathability and a bottom hole. Avoid heavy clay soil by mixing 3 parts loam, 3 parts decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts coarse sand, and 1 part wood ash, and then mix evenly with some dead branches or stone particles to increase aeration.
Taboo 4: The Golden Tiger Cactus loves alkali and dislikes acid
The Golden Tiger Cactus prefers to grow in neutral or slightly alkaline soil, with the optimal pH range being 7.0 to 7.5. Both cacti and cactaceae dislike acidic soil, and if they grow in acidic soil for a long time, they may become allergic and cause no flowering and root rot. After long-term cultivation, the potting soil can become compacted and acidified. If you change the pot and update the soil every year, it can grow well even without additional fertilization. If the potting soil is too dry or lacks nutrients, appropriate fertilization can be applied, such as continuously applying organic liquid fertilizer (Shuwei) available on the market.
The Golden Tiger Cactus is very sensitive to the above four aspects, and it is necessary to pay attention to its habits and create suitable growing conditions. The Golden Tiger Cactus has a robust nature and strong disease resistance, so it rarely gets infected with bacteria or pests. Improper care can lead to infection with pathogens.
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