3 kinds of potted plants covered in thorns that bloom in bright, beautiful flowers and are easy to grow, the top choice for beginners and lazy gardeners
These 3 kinds of potted plants are covered in thorns, but their flowers are extremely beautiful and they are very easy to grow, tolerating rough, low-effort care, making them the top choice for beginners and lazy gardeners!
Ball cactus
The ball cactus, also known as the grass ball, has a body covered in small spines, but the flowers it produces are extremely bright and beautiful. It can be placed on a desk next to a computer, where it creates a very nice decorative effect, and it can also purify the air and absorb radiation!
Daily care
The ball cactus likes plenty of light and is fairly drought-tolerant, so it does not need frequent watering. Choose a sandy soil that drains well and has moderate fertility. During the growing season, apply a decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every 15 days, and stop fertilizing in the hot summer months!
Prickly pear cactus
The prickly pear cactus, native to desert regions, blooms from June to July, and its flowers are also very beautiful. It has a strong ability to adapt to its environment and vigorous vitality, making it especially easy to grow. It can also purify the air and absorb formaldehyde as well as electromagnetic radiation!
Daily care
To care for the prickly pear cactus, choose a loose, breathable, well-draining sandy soil; you can use peat soil mixed with coarse sand at a ratio of 2:3. It is fairly drought-tolerant. When watering the prickly pear cactus, water only after the soil has completely dried out, and water thoroughly each time; do not give half-measures with water!
It can be placed in a spot with plenty of sunlight; in summer, take care to provide shade to avoid strong light scorching the pads, and also place it in a well-ventilated position. With good ventilation, it is less prone to rot disease.
Crown of thorns
The branches of the crown of thorns are covered in small spines. Its flowers are small and delicate, bright and attractive, making it an ideal potted plant for decorating the home. Its lifespan is extremely long, reaching up to 30 years! It has a strong ability to adapt to its environment and vigorous vitality!
Daily care
It suits a loose, fertile sandy soil, and the drainage should also be good. Normally, place it in a spot with plenty of sunlight, and in summer at midday, take care to provide shade.
In the early stage before blooming, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer 2 to 3 times, which can make the flowers more vivid, increase the number of blooms, and extend the flowering time. During care, also pay attention to pruning, cutting away messy branches, parallel branches, diseased branches, and old branches.
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