Plant growing experience sharing: How to grow cacti
Cactus is known for its tenacious vitality. Moreover, because its vitality is extremely vigorous, there are countless poems and essays praising it. Although cacti are easy to keep alive, they still have their own growth habits. So, next let us learn together about how to grow cacti!
Cacti love strong light, tolerate heat, drought, and poor soil, have tenacious vitality, and are easy to manage, making them very suitable for cultivation on family balconies. The suitable growth temperature for cacti is 20-30°C. During the growing period, there should be a temperature difference between day and night, preferably 30-40°C during the day and 15-25°C at night. In spring and autumn, watering should follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and do not let it become too wet." June to August is the period of vigorous growth. Generally, water thoroughly once every morning, and replenish water in the evening as needed. If the weather is especially hot and windy, water 2 times a day. If you want the plant to grow larger and hope for more offsets, water more; if you want it to bloom and control the plant's increase in size, water less.
When watering, avoid wetting the stem. During the growing period, apply dilute liquid fertilizer once every 10-15 days. Stop fertilizing after October, otherwise the new growth will be weak and prone to cold damage. Except at noon in hot summer, cacti can be exposed to full sun. From November to March of the following year is the dormant period for cacti. Place them indoors in a sunny, sheltered spot. They can overwinter safely when the temperature is above 5°C. At this time, watering should be controlled, and it is enough to keep the potting soil from becoming too dry. Cacti should be repotted 1-2 times each year. It is best to do this in spring and autumn. The potting soil should preferably be slightly alkaline soil with good drainage and aeration. When planting, do not set them too deep; it is enough if they can stand steadily in the pot.
Cacti are drought-tolerant, easy to manage, and highly ornamental, so they are widely loved by everyone. Therefore, many people nowadays like to keep a cactus at home. If you are relatively busy and want to add a touch of greenery to your home, then you might consider growing a cactus!