How to Care for Cacti: Helpful Tips for Beginners

11.02.2024 18:52

Cacti are fashionable house plants that fit perfectly into any interior and do not require serious care.

But if you want them to look really good, you need to remember the simple rules for growing them.

Regardless of the variety, it is important to remember that cacti are quite sensitive to over-watering.

Therefore, watering must be controlled.

Avoid allowing moisture to accumulate at the roots. In addition, it is necessary to use good draining soil.

Cacti
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The soil should be moistened as soon as it becomes dry. In winter, the number of waterings should be reduced by half. The water should be at room temperature. Too hot or too cold liquid will cause stress.

In spring, you can add fertilizer to stimulate the growth and development of plants. Do not leave cacti in drafts.

As for light, it is important to consider that most plants like bright or diffused light. In the latter case, we are talking about tropical species.

If you follow all the rules, the cacti will delight you with their appearance and flowering.

Earlier we talked about why you should have a succulent in your apartment.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor