How to care for a potted cactus: caring for cacti and precautions

How to care for a potted cactusA detailed explanation for netizens who are concerned about how to care for a potted cactus and related topics about cactus cultivation and precautions, next, the editor will introduce.Spring has come, and many friends want to grow flowers but don't know what flowers to keep at home. Some flowers are too expensive and may not be easy to care for. Xiaoya thinks that if you are busy most of the time and not very good at growing flowers, you can keep a pot of cactus. It is drought-resistant, easy to care for, and easy to propagate, and it can also purify the indoor air. Placed on the balcony and left unattended for a long time, it can grow wildly and even bloom. Cacti are succulent shrubs that grow in clusters, with thick leaves and elliptical branches. They are drought-resistant and easy to care for, whether planted in a pot or outdoors. As long as the potting soil does not accumulate water, it can continue to grow even if it is not watered for a long time, making it a true lazy person's plant.Caring for a potted cactus like this, pay attention to one point, it will quickly fill the pot and even bloom, looking beautiful and vibrant.The benefits of cactiCacti are drought-resistant and not picky about the environment they are cared for in. They can also purify the indoor air, releasing fresh oxygen at night, just like an air freshener. The fruit of cacti also contains elements that are beneficial to health.How to propagate cactiWanting to grow a pot of cactus is as easy as anything. Simply pick a piece of leaf, prepare soil with a lot of sand, spray it wet, and insert the cactus leaf cutting into it, placing it in a well-ventilated and bright area. Water it when the potting soil dries up and make sure it gets normal sunlight. As long as the temperature is suitable, it will grow many roots in a month.When do cacti bloom?When do cacti bloom? The blooming period of cacti is generally from June to October, so the blooming time is not fixed. One day, it might suddenly burst into bloom. In any case, the blooming period is in summer and autumn when the weather is hot and the sun is strong. Well-cared-for cacti often have flowers blooming.How to care for a potted cactusIf you want the cactus to bloom, from one or a few leaves to fill the pot, you must pay attention to some care techniques and conditions:Firstly, to make the cactus grow strong with more leaves and branches, it needs a well-developed root system, and the key to developing strong roots is to use especially fertile potting soil that is not too compact, such as leaf mold or peat soil, with some sand and garden soil mixed in.Secondly, and most importantly, remember that to grow a potted cactus, it must have plenty of sunlight. Cacti kept in a closed balcony or indoors will find it hard to bloom vibrant flowers. Why? Because insufficient sunlight is required. Cacti are not afraid of the sun and can maintain sunlight exposure all year round, basking in the sun whenever possible, even during the hot summer, as long as the potting soil does not lack water.Thirdly, since they are very drought-resistant, watering does not need to be too frequent. Water it only when the potting soil is dry. If there is still moisture in the soil, there is no need to water, to avoid waterlogging and affecting root growth. Follow the principle of "better dry than wet."