How to care for a cactus better
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Cacti have a very wide variety, all kinds of shapes and sizes, with many species in each genus, including cacti like Gymnocalycium, Rebutia, and the common Echinopsis, etc. The one thing that cannot be separated from the maintenance process of cacti is sunlight. If there is sufficient sunlight, it is very simple to take care of them. Therefore, today I will talk about the things to note when caring for cacti.
The first point is to use well-ventilated soil, as some gardening enthusiasts fail to grow cacti indoors mainly because of poor soil. For beginners, it is recommended to mix soil with more than half of granular material to increase soil's breathability and water permeability, thus preventing root rot. Choose a small pot with good ventilation, and a smaller terra cotta pot is the best.
The second point is sunlight, as cacti and cactuses are strong sun-loving flowers. No matter what variety of cactus, it should be placed in the place with the most sunlight. If there is not enough sunlight, it will not grow well and is prone to etiolation, and it will not bloom.
The third point is to water it reasonably. Under the appropriate temperature, if we want it to grow and bloom quickly, watering is essential. Generally, we just need to make sure the potting soil is completely dry and then water it thoroughly. Do not let the potting soil be too dry for a long time, nor water it frequently, so as to ensure its normal growth and blooming without dry or rotten roots.
How to care for a cactus better
Another aspect is fertilizer. Depending on the growing and flowering season of the cactus, we can choose different fertilizers. For example, when the cactus is small and we want to make it bigger, we can use multi-element or high nitrogen content fertilizers, which also contain other elements. If it has reached a certain age and we want it to keep blooming, we choose fertilizers high in phosphorus and potassium content, such as Huaduo No.2, applying it once or twice a month to promote rapid growth or blooming.
Cacti are considered one of the easiest plants to care for. We should not choose a pot that is too large, but rather one with good ventilation. Prepare well-ventilated soil, place it in the sunlight, water it reasonably, and fertilize appropriately. As long as the cactus is large enough, it will inevitably bloom and fill the pot.
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