How to care for a potted cactus to make it grow well
Answering netizens' questions on how to care for a potted cactus to make it grow well and the precautions for cactus cultivation, let's learn together next.
Spring has come, and many friends want to grow flowers but don't know what kind of flowers to grow at home. Some flowers are too expensive and may not be easy to grow well. Xiaoya thinks that if you are busy during the day and not very good at growing flowers, you can grow a pot of cactus because it is drought-resistant, easy to care for, and easy to propagate. It can also purify the indoor air. Placed on the balcony and ignored for a long time, it can grow wildly and even bloom. Cacti are丛生的 (clumping) succulent shrubs with thick leaves and elliptical branches. They are drought-resistant and easy to care for, whether planted in a pot or outdoors, they can grow very well. As long as the potting soil does not accumulate water, it can continue to grow even if not watered for a long time, making it a true lazy person's plant.
By caring for the potted cactus in this way, it quickly fills the pot and even blooms, looking beautiful and vibrant.
The functions of cacti
Cacti are drought-resistant and not picky about their growing environment. They can also purify the indoor air, releasing fresh oxygen at night, similar to an air freshener. The fruit of cacti also contains elements beneficial to health.
Methods of cactus propagation
Wanting to grow a pot of cactus is extremely easy. Simply pick a leaf, prepare a sandy soil, moisten it, insert the cactus leaf, and place it in a well-ventilated and bright area. Water when the soil dries and ensure it gets normal sunlight. As long as the temperature is suitable, it will develop 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. Perhaps one day, the flowers will suddenly bloom. In any case, the blooming period is during summer and autumn when the weather is hot and the sunlight is strong. Well-cared-for cacti often have flowers blooming.
If you want your cactus to bloom, from a single leaf or a few leaves to filling 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. The key to root development is very fertile soil that is not compacted, so it's best to use leaf mold or peat soil to grow cacti, adding some sandy soil or garden soil.
How to care for a potted cactus to make it grow well
Secondly, and most importantly, remember that to grow a potted cactus, it must have plenty of sunlight. Cacti placed in enclosed balconies or indoors will find it hard to produce vibrant flowers. Why? Because they lack sunlight. Cacti are not afraid of the sun and can maintain sunlight throughout the year, 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, there is no need to water them too frequently. Only water when the soil is dry. If there is still moisture in the soil, there is no need to water to avoid waterlogging, which can affect root growth. Follow the principle of "better dry than wet."
In winter, place the potted cactus in a warm and sunny location, reduce watering, or even stop watering. As long as the temperature is above freezing, it will not freeze. Absolutely avoid watering or overwatering, as it can easily cause leaf and stem rot.
Cacti are very casual to care for, requiring only rough management. They have a strong vitality and reproductive ability, and one plant can grow into a large area. By paying attention to one point when growing potted cacti, they will bloom continuously, looking vibrant and beautiful, and the branches and leaves will quickly fill the pot.
The detailed content mentioned above about how to care for a potted cactus to make it grow well and the precautions for cactus cultivation can help you!