How to care for Silver Finger
Here is a guide on the cultivation of the succulent plant Silver Finger, how to care for it, and let's explore this together.
Silver Finger is a succulent plant belonging to the Cactaceae genus, Opuntia. Some hobbyists ask how to care for Silver Finger, but it's actually quite simple. Some even say that Silver Finger is 'impossible to kill', showing how easy it is to maintain. However, for beginners, it's easy to miss the key points of care and accidentally kill the plant.
Silver Finger thrives in environments with plenty of sunlight. From autumn to spring, the plant should be placed in a sunny location. It prefers warmth with an optimal growth temperature of 15-22°C. Silver Finger is not afraid of sunlight, enjoys dryness, and is drought-tolerant. Watering should follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when watering", maintaining a slightly dry state. After the soil surface is completely dry, water in a shaded area. In winter, in the Yangtze River Valley, it is important to keep the plant warm and avoid frost, by placing it indoors where the temperature does not drop below 5 degrees. It is suitable to grow in sandy soil.
Silver Finger has general fertilizer requirements. During the growing season, apply a top dressing once a month, either with decomposed cake fertilizer or granular compound fertilizer. Fertilization should be stopped during the winter dormancy period.
It is recommended to repot Silver Finger every 1-2 years to tidy up the plant shape, although it can also be left in the same pot. Some hobbyists have maintained their plants in the same pot for years, resulting in Silver Finger not looking very appealing. Silver Finger can be propagated by cutting or dividing.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to care for Silver Finger, hoping to act as a 'lude' and solve your problems with green plants.