What are the characteristics of cacti?
The editor will tell you about the characteristics of cacti and the characteristics and precautions of raising cacti as a green plant and flower planting content. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Mentioning cacti, everyone may have the feeling of spines in their minds. In fact, there is a kind of cacti that is not afraid of the cold and is very frost-resistant. In the memories of the editor, Lao Li, during the 1980s and 1990s when the economy was not developed, most of the small yards in the rural areas of his hometown were not brick walls but earthen walls, on which cacti were planted for theft prevention. Now, in the editor's hometown, there are no longer earthen walls or cacti. This kind of cacti has many hard spines, can bloom and bear fruit, and only has these memories.
So let's learn about cacti together today!
Cacti belong to the succulent family. After years of cultivation, there are many varieties of cacti. It is estimated that there are over a thousand species of cacti in the world. Cacti are originally desert plants and are very drought-resistant. Due to their high ornamental value, cacti are loved by the masses. However, one should be cautious when raising cacti, especially if there are children in the house to prevent them from getting hurt.
Cacti are easy to grow, but for beginners, they might be overwatered. Cacti are very drought-resistant and do not need to be watered frequently. Beginners tend to water them unnecessarily, so there is a saying in the flower-raising community: "Beginners淹死 their plants with water, while experienced gardeners let them die of drought!" Do not water cacti when the soil is not dry, as it can easily cause root rot. If you want cacti to grow faster, keep the soil slightly moist. Cacti have many fibrous roots and no distinct main root, with an underdeveloped root system, so be careful not to accumulate water.
Cacti are light-loving plants. To adapt to desert life, they have evolved leaves into spines, so even at the highest temperatures in summer, you don't need to worry about cacti getting sunburned. Be careful about the potting soil becoming too hot and damaging the roots (usually, as long as the pot is not made of iron, the roots will not be damaged. In some cases where the pot is too small and gets too hot to the touch, you need to provide shade. This shading is not because the plant itself is afraid of the sun).
What are the characteristics of cacti?
Cacti can tolerate barren soil, so they don't have high requirements for soil. They can grow normally in slightly acidic, slightly alkaline, or neutral soil. However, if you want cacti to grow faster, try to meet their habits. Compared to other plants, cacti prefer slightly acidic soil, so you can add some acidic substances (a few drops of vinegar or yogurt) when watering each month. Adding yogurt also has nutritional value, but due to the current global food shortage, it's better not to use yogurt. After watering, the soil easily becomes compacted, so it's important to turn the soil frequently.
Although cacti can grow in poor soil, they grow very slowly, so fertilization is necessary. It is best to use organic fertilizers like soybean cakes, cooked rice grains, or legumes. Fertilize once a month, and during the peak growing season in summer, fertilize twice a month. Since cacti spines can easily injure people, be careful when changing the soil. Soil quality tends to become alkaline after two years, so it's a good idea to change the soil every two years. When changing the soil, be sure to trim the roots, removing any diseased, rotting, or weak roots.
Most cacti are not cold-resistant, so in winter, they should be moved indoors to avoid freezing to death.
The above sharing of the characteristics of cacti, the characteristics and precautions of raising cacti at home, and the complete introduction hope to bring you help. Don't forget to visit the Green Plant Enthusiast website for more flower-raising experience and knowledge!