How to Grow a Cactus Column? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Care Methods

What I want to talk about today is the cactus column. You may only know about cacti and have never heard of the cactus column. The cactus column is also a potted plant, with slender, upright roots, and more and more people now like growing cactus-type potted plants. So for some beginners, I have written a planting article here. Now let us take a look together at how to grow a cactus column!

1. Growing Conditions

1. Soil

To plant a cactus column, use soil with strong air permeability that is relatively loose. Never use soil that is too sticky and heavy, otherwise it will affect the growth of the cactus column.

2. Watering

We all know that cactus-type plants grow in deserts, so these plants have very strong cold tolerance and water storage capacity. We do not need to water them as often as other plants. Appropriately reduce the watering frequency, and water only after the soil dries out. Each time you water, water thoroughly in one go. This is only for summer. If it is winter, the number of waterings should be reduced even more, and you may even skip watering. As long as the soil is moist, then in summer you should water appropriately more than in winter.

3. Light

The cactus column has a very high demand for light. It is best to keep it in full sun. You can place it on a rooftop or balcony to grow. If there is not enough light, it will affect its photosynthesis, inhibit its growth, and may also reduce the resistance of the cactus column, making it prone to disease.

2. Propagation Methods

The cactus column mostly uses cutting propagation. You only need to use scissors to cut off a robust, disease-free large branch, then after air-drying it, insert it into the soil. It is best to choose slightly acidic humus soil, as this will be more fertile. During this period, do not water frequently. After growing for a period of time, it will root on its own.

3. Pest Control

1. Red spider mites

Place the cactus column in a ventilated environment with air convection to grow, and maintain the temperature and humidity of the environment. Only in this way can you avoid red spider mite damage. In addition, you can also use some chemicals for spraying control. It is best to eliminate them before winter.

2. Scale insects

Scale insects especially need to be controlled, because once scale insects are contracted, it is very difficult to completely eradicate them. Therefore, we must ensure the environment is sanitary and clean, regularly sterilize the area around the pot and the plant, and cut off all pest-infested parts to avoid spreading.

The above are the cultivation methods for the cactus column. Have you learned them? In fact, the steps are very simple. You mainly need to strengthen daily management and care, and prevent the invasion of some pests and diseases. I hope this article can help everyone.