[planting method of cactus] Analysis of planting method of cactus

Many friends like to put a pot of cactus indoors, so that can play a certain decorative role. So, how much do you know about cactus farming methods? Let's get to know each other.

The role of cactus

1. The stems, leaves and flowers of cactus have high ornamental value. Modern people cultivate hydroponic cactus through plant aquatic mutation technology. It is an artistic boutique of hydroponic flowers and pleasing to the eye.

2, cactus cold, bitter taste, with qi and blood circulation, nourishing stomach, clearing away heat and detoxification effect, it has a certain prevention and treatment effect on cancer, hypertension, coronary heart disease, tuberculosis, stomach disease, diabetes, various hot diseases, gynecological diseases.

3, cactus release oxygen at night, good sleep, but also can absorb dust, purify the air. In addition, cactus also has the role of anti-radiation.

4, edible cactus is a unique flavor, veritable pollution-free new green food, fresh meat, sweet light non-toxic, without any side effects, has a "king of vegetables","king of medicine" reputation.

The cultivation method of cactus

1. Temperature

Cactus sex hi high temperature, dry environment, winter room temperature during the day to maintain more than 20℃, night temperature is not lower than 10℃. Too low a temperature can easily cause root rot.

2. Light

Cactus requires plenty of sunshine, but in summer can not be exposed to strong light, the need for appropriate shade. Indoor cultivation, available light irradiation, so that healthy growth.

3. Basin soil

Potted cactus with soil requirements drainage, good permeability, calcareous sand (or sandy loam), available loam, rotten leaf soil 2 parts each, coarse sand 3 parts, plus limestone gravel or old buildings demolished when the old lime wall debris 1 part mixed preparation, also available loam, coarse sand 2 parts each, broken brick, rotten leaf soil and old lime wall debris 1 part mixed preparation. Cultivation should be at the bottom of the basin pad with a small amount of broken masonry, tiles, in order to make smooth drainage.

4. Planting

The planting pot is best carried out in early spring, and the flowerpot should not be too large to accommodate the ball and slightly crevice. The flowerpot is too big, after pouring enough water, it cannot be absorbed, the air in the basin is blocked, and it is easy to cause the root system to rot. A few species with straight roots and bird feathers, giant elephant balls, etc. require deeper cones. Silver ball, offspring ball and other shallow root system types, available shallow common flowerpot.

5, change the basin method

When changing pots, cut off some of the old roots. After 4-5 days of drying, plant in pots. Planting should not be too deep. It is advisable to keep the root neck of the ball level with the soil surface. In order to avoid causing rotten roots, the newly planted cactus should not be watered, only spray 2-3 times a day, a small amount of watering can be done after half a month, and the new roots can grow out after a month to gradually increase watering.

6. Watering

Summer is cactus growth period, high temperature, water demand. Must be fully watered, should be carried out in the morning and evening when the temperature is low, hot at noon, watering easy to cause ball burns. In the high temperature plum rain season, also want to moderate watering. For those cactus at the top of the depression, be careful not to pour water into the depression, so as not to cause decay, evening watering should pay more attention.

7. Fertilization

Potted cactus growth season can also be appropriate fertilization, especially with three-edged arrow grafting, more attention should be paid to fertilization. Fertilizer can be fully decomposed thin liquid fertilizer, every 10-15 days to apply once. After autumn, pay attention to control fertilizer and water, generally apply once a month, and stop fertilizer in early October. If fertilizer is not controlled. Let the cactus continue to grow, soft ball winter vulnerable to freezing damage.

8. Pest control

In high temperature, poor ventilation environment, easy to occur pests. Diseases can be sprayed with carbendazim or thiophanate; pests can be sprayed with dimethoate to kill. No matter what kind of liquid medicine is sprayed, it should be carried out outdoors.

For cactus breeding methods related to the introduction here, believe that after reading, we have a certain understanding of the breeding methods for cactus. If there are friends who want to breed cactus, then you can refer to the relevant knowledge points I introduced for you.