How to grow cacti? A detailed introduction to cultivation methods
The cactus, the national flower of Mexico, belongs to a family of desert plants in the order Caryophyllales. To adapt to the arid desert climate, the cactus's leaves evolved into short, small spines. Because of its strong character and hardy quality, the cactus has been recognized and accepted by more and more people, but cacti are difficult to keep alive, so how do you care for a cactus? What are the cultivation methods for cacti?
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How to grow cacti, cactus cultivation methods:
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; lightly spraying some water on the cactus is enough. Always keep the place where the cactus is kept humid, not dry, and you can use a spray bottle to spray a small amount of water at any time.
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2. Cacti like to grow in soil that is rich in nutrients and loose and breathable; usually a specially prepared soil mix is best: vermiculite : fine sand : decomposed humus = 2:2:1, then stir evenly. The prepared growing soil should preferably hold together barely when squeezed in the hand and scatter apart as soon as the hand is opened. This kind of soil is quite suitable for cactus growth.
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3. As for watering, no matter the season, water thoroughly when watering. "If it is not dry, do not water; when you water, water thoroughly" means you do not need to water frequently, but when you do water once, every part of the soil should be soaked through; do not water only down to the middle. That will easily cause rot.
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4. Spring, summer and autumn are the growing seasons for cacti; in winter the plant enters a dormant state and stops growing. During 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 quite like 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 strong sun for a long time. Morning sunlight is best.