How to plant a cactus
The editor answers for everyone on how to plant a cactus and the experience of cactus planting methods and precautions in the aspect of green plant maintenance. Here is a detailed introduction.
Speaking of cacti, they are quite polarizing in the circle of flower enthusiasts. Those who like them love them very much, thinking they are very individualistic and can keep many pots at home. Those who don't like them think they are not ornamental and have thorns, which can be very prickly. In fact, if a cactus is well cared for, its leaves can be fat and textured, which is also very beautiful. Today, let's take a look at how to grow a cactus to make its leaves fat and plump.
Although it is commonly said that cacti are very easy to grow and belong to the category of lazy person's flowers, many people's cacti still look dry and spiritless. Today, let me tell you what main points to pay attention to when growing a cactus.
1. The cactus is dry and shriveled, mainly due to lack of light
Most flower friends who want to grow a very thick cactus still need to pay attention to many problems. The first thing to pay attention to is the lighting issue. Many flower friends' cacti are not growing well, and the first thing to consider is whether they are lacking in light.
Cacti are a type of flower that loves light and is best kept on a sunny south-facing balcony or outdoors. The stronger the light, the better the cactus grows. Once there is a lack of light, the leaves of the cactus start to shrivel, affecting its ornamental value.
How to plant a cactus
2. The cactus looks spiritless, possibly due to lack of water
Usually, when we talk about cacti, many flower friends automatically associate them with drought resistance. Because the original habitat of cacti is in the desert, their drought resistance is indeed very good. However, good drought resistance does not mean that they do not need water. If you find that the fleshy stem of the cactus has started to shrink and shrivel, it is likely to be due to lack of water.
Watering the cactus should be done when the soil is dry. You must wait until the soil is completely dry before watering, because the roots of the cactus are quite strong, and the surface may be dry, but the bottom may still be moist. Water thoroughly but do not let it pool, as excessive watering can easily lead to root rot in cacti.
3. Use some "soybean water" for lack of fertilizer
If you want the leaves of the cactus to grow thick and textured, fertilizer is certainly indispensable. If there is a lack of fertilizer, the general condition of the cactus will not be very good. Spring is a good time for cacti to grow, so we should seize this time to apply more fertilizer to the cactus.