How to care for a cactus pot plant
Today, the editor will explain in detail how to care for a cactus pot plant, including the cultivation methods of cacti and the experience of watering and green plant maintenance. The following is a detailed introduction.
Cacti grow in desert areas, as you can see, their leaves have turned into thorns, and there are many types of them. The specific classification is countless, including leaf-shaped cacti, spherical cacti, segmented cacti, etc. But they all have a common characteristic, which is drought resistance and good water absorption. After all, they still belong to the succulent type.
Cacti can bloom, and their flowers mostly have receptacles and are inverted ovate. The petal-like petals are key-shaped, rounded at the apex, and some concave inward. The flowers can be yellow or red.
Now let's talk about the key points of maintenance
One, watering
Let's first talk about watering. As mentioned earlier, cacti grow in desert areas, are drought-resistant, and have good water absorption, so everyone should pay attention not to overwater during maintenance, especially to avoid waterlogging, otherwise it can cause root rot and lead to death. Of course, insufficient watering can also lead to premature aging, making the whole cactus look dry and unattractive. Watering should follow the principle of "completely dry and then water thoroughly," and the interval between two waterings should not be too short.
Two, choosing a pot
Of course, we should not choose a pot that is too large, just a little bigger than the cactus we bought. For potted cacti, a ceramic pot is a better choice because such pots are beautiful, stylish, and have good water permeability and moderate prices. Of course, we can also choose high-style metal pots or cement pots, just make sure to leave holes for watering.
How to care for a cactus pot plant
Three, choosing potting soil
Cacti have strong adaptability, especially not picky about soil. Both loess and red soil can be used for planting. Of course, sandy land is more suitable for the growth of cacti because the roots of cacti are very sensitive to hypoxia. If the potting soil is not breathable, the oxygen supply in the soil will be insufficient, which can easily cause root rot.
Therefore, we can lay a layer of soil under the sand to maintain the absorption and storage of moisture, so we don't have to water every day. If the sand or soil exposed is considered unattractive, we can cover the surface with ceramic stones, which will immediately enhance its appearance.
Four, lighting
A sunny environment is most suitable for the growth of cacti. The optimal temperature for the growth of cacti is between 20-30℃, not exceeding 35℃ at the highest and not lower than 5℃ at the lowest. Our northern friends should remember to move the cacti indoors in winter!