How to care for cacti
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to care for cacti and related knowledge about cacti care. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
There are many types of cacti, such as the thorny 'Golden虎', and some with fewer spines. For home planting, it is recommended to choose cacti with fewer or no spines. If you prefer flowering cacti, you can grow species like 'Color Grass', 'Jade Master', and 'Fuchsia Flower Cactus'.
These cacti grow quickly, have fewer spines, and produce large, beautiful flowers. Although the flowering period is short, the few days when they bloom are undoubtedly stunning. The moment they are in full bloom is super impressive, with the color of the petals and the large shape of the flowers being extremely beautiful.
Cacti have a small shape, making them suitable for keeping at home. They can absorb dust and purify the air. Some people say they can't grow cacti well, but cacti are 'lazy' plants and don't require too much effort. The method to care for them is not difficult. Usually, less management and care make them grow better. Here are some basic tips for caring for potted cacti, which will definitely help you to care for them easily.
1. Prepare the potting soil first for growing cacti.
The first step in caring for cacti is the soil. Although they are not delicate flowers, they are not picky about soil. Any type of soil can grow cacti, but well-draining potting soil is more suitable for their growth. It is best to add some sandy soil or more granules to prevent soil compaction and stickiness, avoiding soil as hard as stones.
How to care for cacti
There are no fixed standards for the soil mix for potted cacti. The main thing is that the soil should not retain water easily. Add some decomposed leaf soil or peat to increase nutrients, and fertilization should not be lacking. Good soil will promote better root growth, and with better roots, the cacti will grow faster. In spring, they grow especially fast, and the color in the center of the cacti will become嫩 green, indicating rapid growth, getting bigger and fatter, and becoming very sturdy.
2. The key to caring for cacti is to water them moderately.
When it comes to watering cacti, if you're unsure, just look at the potting soil. In winter, you can go a month or two without watering. A bit dry is fine. Water less when the temperature is low. In spring, if the cacti are kept outdoors with good sunlight, you can water more.