The culture method of thorn ball

In fact, the prickly ball is what we usually call the cactus, is a spherical stem, thorns, flowers have a high ornamental value of plants, but also has the role of absorbing dust and purifying the air. So, what is the breeding method of stab balls?

1. Soil

Cactus soil requires drainage, good permeability, calcareous sandy soil (or sandy loam). It can be made of 2 parts of sandy loam, 2 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of coarse sand, plus 1 part of limestone or old lime wall debris abandoned during the demolition of old buildings, or 2 parts of loam, 2 parts of coarse sand, 1 part of broken brick, rotten leaf soil and 1 part of old lime wall debris. During cultivation, a small amount of broken masonry and tiles should be padded at the bottom of the basin to smooth drainage.

II. Environment

The cactus likes high temperature and dry environment, and the suitable temperature is 10-30 ℃. Too low temperature is easy to cause root rot, but if the temperature is too high, it is easy to cause the harm of scale insects. Cactus requires plenty of sunshine, but it can not be exposed to strong light in summer and needs to be properly sheltered. Indoor cultivation, can be illuminated by light to make it grow healthily.

Third, watering

Cactus requires a dry environment, afraid of basin soil stagnant water, usually to keep the basin soil "dry and wet". It is best to use dried water. Pay attention to watering must be thoroughly, not more watering, watering once every 1-2 months.

IV. Fertilization

Although the cactus is resistant to barren and drought, it is not easy to blossom under the condition of drought and lack of fertilizer. Therefore, proper water and fertilizer should be given in cultivation, and thin and rotten cake fertilizer should be applied every 10 days to half a month in the growing season. Fertilization should not be excessive, and excessive fertilization will also lead to non-flowering.

5. Change the basin

When changing the basin, apply a small amount of base fertilizer to the bottom of the basin. Cut off part of the old root, dry it for 4-5 days and then plant it in the pot. the planting should not be too deep, and the root neck of the sphere should be level with the soil surface. In order to avoid causing rotten roots, the newly planted cactus should not be watered, just spray 2Mel three times a day, water a small amount after half a month, and gradually increase watering after a month when the new roots grow.

VI. Pest control

In the environment of high temperature and poor ventilation, diseases and insect pests are easy to occur. Diseases can be sprayed with carbendazim or topiramate, and pests can be killed by spraying dimethoate. No matter what kind of liquid is sprayed, it should be carried out outdoors.

The vitality of the stab ball is strong, we need to pay attention not to irrigate too much, fertilization should not be excessive, I hope the above content can help you.