Fertilization Methods for Edible Mushrooms and Watering Principles for Cacti and Succulent Flowers

Enthusiasts of succulent plants mostly grow cacti and flowers in pots, so when watering, attention must be paid to considering both the water requirements of each species and the specific growth conditions of each individual plant, while also taking into account the weather, soil, and other cultivation conditions.

Generally, potted flowers are watered according to the principle of "don't water if dry, water thoroughly if you do." Cacti and succulent flowers, except for the seedling stage just after emergence, should basically be handled the same way. Compared with other potted flowers, these plants have two major differences: first, they have distinct growth periods and dormancy periods; second, they store more water, and although growth is affected after water shortage, their appearance does not necessarily change immediately, while once there is too much water, they rot very easily.

Therefore, watering should be done more carefully to achieve timely and appropriate amounts. It can be handled as follows: water more during the vigorous growth period, and do not water or water less during the dormancy period; small pots should be watered frequently, while large pots should be watered less often; epiphytic types can be watered more, while terrestrial types should be watered less; those with large and numerous leaves should be watered more, while those with swollen stems and stem trunks should be watered less; vigorously growing plants should be watered more, while those with weak root systems and poor growth should be watered less; water more on sunny days, and water less or not at all on cloudy and rainy days; plants grown in sandy soil should be watered more, while those in relatively heavy clay soil should be watered less.