Culture methods and matters needing attention of cactus

When it comes to cactus, I believe everyone is no stranger to it. The editor was first familiar with hearing that cacti can survive in arid deserts, but now more and more potted cacti appear. Domestic cactus needs 1-2 years to change the basin, what matters needing attention to change the basin? Let's take a look.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of cactus

1. Soil

Soil is the source of resources for plants to get nutrients to grow and survive, and most of the water and nutrients in the soil are absorbed and utilized by plants, so choosing a good soil is very important for the growth of plants. Pot culture of cactus is suitable for good drainage, breathable lime sand and other soil, to avoid using over-fertile or high salinity soil to cultivate cactus.

2. Fertilization

Cactus does not need to be fertilized all the time, son, ah, cactus should be fertilized with humidity in the growing season to meet the nutrients it needs to grow. Generally speaking, fish sausages and bean cakes are crushed into liquid fertilizer to fertilize, the concentration can not be too high or too low, and lime water can be applied moderately to adjust the acidity of the soil.

3. Watering

Although the cactus is a tropical plant, it can survive without too much water. But for his good growth, he should be properly watered according to the season and the plant, usually sooner or later. You also need to adjust the amount of water according to weather changes, usually once a week or two, so that the cactus can grow well.

4. Temperature

The suitable temperature for the growth of cactus is 20-30 degrees Celsius, and more than 35 degrees Celsius is not suitable for its growth. In winter, we should pay attention to keep its growth temperature above 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise it will freeze. It will grow at 15 degrees Celsius in spring, dormant when it is hot in summer, and grow in autumn.

5. Lighting

When cultivating cactus, it will be put out of the window, because it is a sun-loving plant, is a strong positive plant, under sunny conditions, its growth condition can achieve the best. Therefore, it is necessary to give enough sunshine when cultivating, especially in winter.

Matters needing attention for cactus moving basin

1. The cutting time of cactus should be from May to June. Of course, if there is a greenhouse, it can be carried out year-round.

2. The cactus must have a good configuration of the substrate, it can resist drought, but not stagnant water, to maintain a moist substrate.

3. Better stem nodes were selected from harmless and robust mother plants for cuttings. One thing to note here is that the props must be disinfected with alcohol after stealing cuttings.

4. Do not cut cuttings immediately, put them in a dry greenhouse environment first.

5. For all varieties that are difficult to breed, it is necessary to use some hormones in order to greatly improve its survival rate. When cutting most varieties, there is no need to use hormone treatment.

6. the indoor temperature should be suitable and choose the species with small size and many flowers.

7, the soil should be good, breathable, good drainage and contains calcareous sandy soil. The newly planted cactus had better be watered half a month later. Water should be controlled and no fertilizers should be applied in winter.

8, the usual residential conditions, to make good use of indoor space, suitable to cultivate a variety of beautiful cactus, spring and summer alternating seasons can eliminate fatigue.

What are the different varieties of cactus

Leaf shape

Usually shrubs or trees. The stem is tender and the thorn is hard. Leaves often fall in the dormant period. The radiation is more symmetrical, with white, pink, chrysanthemum and other colors. The fruit is fleshy globular. All belong to 2 series about 20 species: small flowers and leaves small, 1.5 cm; large flowers and leaves large, 8 cm.

Palm shape

It has a stout trunk and flattened stems and leaves. Most of its leaves are caducous and conical. It has thorns that are not found in most genera and species. The aril is hard and the seeds are large. About 300 species of this genus are distributed throughout America.

Epiphytic type

About 3 edges, nodular stem, its air root is more, can grow to about 10 meters. Funnel-shaped flowers open later, usually red fruit, and kaleidoscope scales leaflike.

Treatment of rootless cactus

First of all, to take care of the wound, you can touch some plant ash for disinfection and sterilization.

Then put the plant in a cool place, wait for a few days until the wound is completely dry, you can plant, do not plant the wound is not dry, it is easy to make the plant infection, decay, difficult to feed.

The potting process and future maintenance and management of rootless cactus

Prepare the container and nutrient soil in advance, the container is suitable to choose the right size, loose and good air permeability and drainage of the mud basin, the cactus sphere buried in the soil, about 1/4 of the depth of the sphere, the plant is fixed, do not rush to water, it is best to wait until there is a small root to give a little water.

When watering, you should pay attention to avoid getting water on the sphere. Generally, don't water it directly from above, but pour an appropriate amount of it in the soil near the plant. Put the plant in a place with plenty of light and good ventilation, under normal management, wait for a month or so to send out new roots.

The above is a general introduction to the culture methods of cactus. Cactus is a light-loving plant, so it is necessary to give enough sunlight in the process of breeding. Although his vitality is tenacious, daily care in the process of breeding is still essential.