How to cultivate the Golden Tiger cactus
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The Golden Tiger cactus is a common type of cactus and also a popular one. Although it may look a bit ugly on the outside, it is drought-resistant and very sturdy, making it easy to care for and manage.
There are several types, not just the dense yellow-thorn variety, but also the狂刺 (wild-thorn) Golden琥, short-thorn Golden Tiger, and others. These cacti are distinctly unique and more attractive. Although the thorns differ, the maintenance is basically the same.
It can be propagated by seeds. Although the Golden Tiger cactus is easy to raise, many friends have grown it from the small, fist-sized ones to the size of a plate, or even as large as a washbasin.
However, it is difficult to get it to bloom, as it is an ornamental cactus pot plant.
When growing the Golden Tiger cactus, it is important to pay attention to two aspects.
By doing these two points well, it can continue to grow, becoming fatter, rounder, and larger.
How to cultivate the Golden Tiger cactus
1. Pay attention to the potting soil when raising the Golden Tiger cactus
Because its root system is not very numerous or well-developed, and the original growing environment of the cactus is different from that of other flowering plants.
They used to grow in arid desert areas with less water, usually with more coarse sand and less soil, making it suitable to grow in loose, well-ventilated, and well-drained soil.
Therefore, when cultivating the Golden Tiger cactus, it is first necessary to prepare the right soil. You can use sand, preferably river sand, or coarser particles. You can also use coal slag as a substitute or add some red jade soil.