Culture methods and matters needing attention of cactus

Cactus, also known as grass ball, Changsheng pill, short hair pill, pearl halberd and so on, is a kind of spherical or round green plant. Cactus has the function of absorbing dust and purifying air, so it is a natural air freshener, so many friends will raise a pot of cactus. So what are the breeding methods of cactus? What matters needing attention are there in breeding cactus?

First, the culture method of cactus

1. Select the flowerpot

In order to cultivate cactus, it is necessary to choose ceramic pots with good permeability to plant. The rotten leaf soil and sand are mixed in the same amount and loaded into the basin, or a layer of broken tiles can be laid at the bottom of the flowerpot to make it more breathable and drained.

2. Water and fertilizer management

The cactus should apply appropriate amount of fertilizer when it is raised. Generally, the potassium phosphate fertilizer should be applied about 30 days during its growth, and the fertilizer should be diluted to make it better absorbed, and it should be watered again after the basin soil is whitened, so as not to cause the cactus to rot its roots in the flooded soil.

3. Light temperature

The light-loving cactus can also be exposed to sunlight throughout the day, so that it can better carry out photosynthesis. However, under the strong light in summer, it needs proper shading, and the growth temperature needs to be kept at about 20 ℃ and more than 10 ℃ in winter.

Matters needing attention in culturing cactus

1. Change the basin every year

Change the basin of the cactus once a year. Do not water the cactus three days before changing the basin to make the soil dry. When changing the basin, part of the old roots should be cut off and planted in the pot 4-5 days later. The planting should not be too deep, and it is advisable to keep the root neck of the sphere flat with the soil surface. In order to avoid causing rotten roots, the newly planted cactus should not be watered, but should be sprayed 2-3 times a day. A small amount of water can be watered half a month later, and the new roots can be gradually watered after a month.

2. Avoid stab wounds

Cactus leaves are needle-shaped small thorns, so in breeding to avoid touching, in order to avoid stabbing phenomenon. If you have a child at home, you need to put the cactus out of reach to prevent the child from accidentally touching himself.

The above is the cactus culture methods and points for attention to share, if you are also interested in breeding cactus, you might as well give it a try!