Essential Cactus Care Tips for Radiation Protection

The cactus is a plant people are very familiar with; it can be seen in any flower market and is a common plant for everyone. But did you know that cacti can protect against radiation? Let's find out together.

We live in a world full of radiation, but in fact radiation is not as frightening as we imagine. For any object, as long as its temperature is above absolute zero (-273.15°C), it will radiate its own energy outward in the form of waves, and whether it can cause serious harm to us depends on whether it can destabilize the atomic structure of the human body. Fortunately, in daily life it is very hard for us to come into contact with ionizing radiation that can cause genetic mutations and lead to cancer or birth defects; what we commonly encounter is non-ionizing radiation, which does not destabilize the human body's structure. Its effects on us include thermal effects and induced currents. Computer radiation belongs to electrical appliance radiation and is a thermal effect of non-ionizing radiation, but the thermal effect it can release is not enough to harm the human body, so we need not worry about computer radiation.

Since we need not worry about computer radiation, can cacti really protect against radiation? The reason people consider cacti masters of radiation protection is that they withstand the sun's thermal effect in the desert. However, whether they are stronger than other plants has not been proven, and being able to withstand the sun's thermal effect does not equal being able to absorb the thermal effect of non-ionizing radiation. There is no scientific basis for cacti protecting against radiation. The only certainty is that if a cactus could shield people from the sun like a towering tree, it could also block the sun's thermal effect, but simply placing a cactus next to a computer cannot make the thermal effect of the non-ionizing radiation released by the computer turn a corner and be absorbed by the cactus, because non-ionizing radiation exists in the form of electromagnetic waves, which all radiate in straight lines and cannot turn corners. So the rumor that cacti protect against radiation falls apart on its own. Still, placing a pot of green plants (a cactus will also do) can purify the air through photosynthesis, and when your eyes are tired from staring at a computer, looking at green plants can also relieve eye fatigue, so it is a good choice too.

The Benefits of Cacti

1. The Nighttime "Oxygen Bar" Ball Cactus

Cacti generally begin respiration when it is cool at night. They open the stomata on their leaves, absorb carbon dioxide, and then release oxygen. For a room this is like adding an air freshener and can purify indoor air, so they are an ideal indoor flower.

2. A Master at Absorbing Dust

The tiny cactus family plant, though unassuming, is quite impressive at absorbing dust. Placing one ball cactus indoors can purify the environment. Generally, hydroponically grown cacti are environmentally friendly and clean, and the effect is even better.

3. Edible Cacti Have Many Benefits

There are many kinds of cacti. Edible cacti are very nutritious, containing large amounts of vitamins and minerals, and have the effects of lowering blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure. The tender stems of edible cacti can be eaten as a vegetable, the fruit is a sweet-tasting fruit, and the old stems can also be processed into health products and medicines with effects such as removing blood lipids and lowering cholesterol.

Cactus Care Tips

1. In the three seasons of spring, autumn, and winter, the sunlight is not strong and the temperature is not high, so the cactus leaves lose less water, and therefore you should not water too much. An appropriate amount is enough. In summer the temperature rises, so increase watering a little, but it should not be too frequent; just spray some water on the cactus in moderation. Always keep the place where the cactus is kept humid rather than dry; you can use a spray bottle to spray a small amount of water at any time.

2. Cacti like to grow in soil that is rich in nutrients and loose and breathable. Usually a specially prepared soil is best: vermiculite : fine sand : decomposed humus = 2:2:1, then mix evenly. The resulting potting soil should ideally hold together just barely when squeezed in the hand and scatter like sand when released. This kind of soil is more suitable for cactus growth.

3. As for watering, no matter the season, water thoroughly when you water: "do not water if it is not dry, and water thoroughly when you do." That is, you do not need to water frequently, but each time you water, every part of the soil must be soaked through; do not water only down to the middle section. Otherwise it will easily rot.

4. Spring, summer, and autumn are the growing seasons for cacti; in winter the plant enters dormancy and stops growing. At this stage, do not water too much; just keep the potting soil moist. In winter the plant absorbs little water, and overwatering easily causes root rot. Cacti are relatively fond of light, so take them out to sunbathe more often. They cannot stay in a hidden place for a long time, but they also should not be exposed to the sun for long periods. Morning sunlight is best.

5. Newly planted cacti should not be watered at first; just mist them several times a day. Only after half a month may you water a small amount, and only after a month, when new roots have grown, can you water normally.

6. Apply a decomposed, thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days to half a month; in winter, do not fertilize.

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