How to grow a cactus pot plant
This article explains in detail how to grow a cactus pot plant and topics related to cactus care tips and plant talk. Let's find out together.
There are many types of cacti, some with spiky golden虎, and some with fewer spines. For home planting, it is recommended to choose cacti with fewer or no spines. If you like flowering cacti, you can grow some colored grass, Yùwēng, or Fēihuāyù.
These cacti grow quickly, have few spines, and produce large, beautiful flowers. Although the flowering period is not long, the few days when they bloom are undoubtedly stunning, and the moment they are in full bloom is super impressive. The color of the petals, the large shape of the flowers, are all extremely beautiful.
Cacti have a small shape, suitable for keeping at home, they can absorb dust, and purify the air. Some friends say they can't grow cacti well, but cacti are lazy plants. In fact, there's no need to be too diligent. The method to grow them well is not difficult. Usually, less management and care will make them grow better. Here are a few tips for growing cactus pot plants, which are also the most basic maintenance methods. Follow them, and you will definitely be able to grow them easily.
1. Prepare the potting soil first when growing cacti
The first step in growing cacti is the soil. Although they are not delicate flowers, they are not picky about the soil. Any type of soil can grow cacti, but well-draining potting soil is more suitable for their growth. It's best to add some sandy soil or more granules to the soil, which will not compact or stick together, and is not as hard as stone.
How to grow a cactus pot plant
There is no standard for potting soil when growing cactus pot plants. Just make sure the soil does not easily retain water, add some decayed leaf soil or peat to increase nutrients, and do not lack fertilizer. Once the soil is good, the roots will grow better. With better roots, they will grow faster. In spring, they grow especially fast. You will see the center of the cactus turn a嫩绿 (young green), indicating that it is growing rapidly, getting bigger and fatter, and very sturdy.
2. The key to growing cacti well is moderate watering
For watering cacti, if you don't know how to water them, just look at the potting soil. In winter, you can go a month or two without watering. It's fine to be a bit dry, and less watering when the temperature is low. If they are kept outdoors in spring, with good sunlight, you can water a bit more.
However, do not let the potting soil stay too moist. Too much moisture is definitely not good. They are quite drought-resistant, but they should not be too dry either. Spring is the growing season, so you can water a bit more. After watering, place them in a well-ventilated, sunny area. When watering in spring, adding some fertilizer water is better, and they will grow faster.