The cactus is more and more loved by people, but there are also flower lovers who worry about how to water the cactus. The cactus is generally regarded as a "lazy plant" and does not need to be taken care of. This is actually a misunderstanding. In fact, cactus, like other plants, also need people to take care of it.

According to my experience, it is not easy for cactus to feed and bear fruit. Here are some opinions about cactus. Watering is in the most important.

1. Meet the special requirements of cactus for culture medium;

2. There should be sufficient light, most cactus like sunshine;

3. Ensure the nutrient needs of cactus, therefore, fertilization is essential;

4. Have a ventilated environment, without fresh air, cactus is not good;

5. Supply water. Watering is a particularly important link. If you water too much, or if you don’t water it, it won’t work. The key is to know how to control the water according to the cactus and time.

5-1. Non-grafted cactus VS. grafted cactus: The water control for grafted cactus is a bit stricter than non-grafted cactus. Because the ball is grafted on the triangle, watering too much will easily cause the triangle to rot. If it is not watered for a long time, the triangle will also dry up, and the ball on the triangle will almost die.

5-2. Large cactus VS. small cactus: Small cactus should be watered more frequently than large cactus. Because the pots of small cactus planting are relatively small and the soil is easy to dry; large balls have more water, so they have a stronger endurance to water.

5-3. Strong thorn cactus VS. soft thorn cactus: Soft thorn cactus are not suitable for spraying compared with strong thron cactus, which affects the ornamental quality of the cactus. The spray watering method is generally not used for prickly pears.

5-4. Cactus in different seasons: Attention should be paid to watering the cactus in summer and winter. Due to the high and low temperature, the growth of the cactus is inhibited, so watering should be very careful. In winter, for most cactus, they enter their dormancy period, during which water should be basically cut off. Generally, after watering in mid-to-late October, watering is not necessary until Qingming the following year. In spring and autumn, the temperature is suitable. At this time, when the prickly pear has entered a period of vigorous growth, watering should not be neglected. Watering should be done once every 3 to 5 days, and attention should be paid to fertilization.

5-5. The watering of the cactus raised indoors and outdoors should also be different: the outdoor air circulation is good, the light is sufficient, the medium is easy to dry, and the watering needs to be more frequent; the indoor air circulation is poor, the light is weak, and the medium is not easy to dry, do not water too often. In addition, the cactus placed in the sun and the cactus placed in the shade should be treated separately: the former should be watered more, and the latter should be watered longer. In short, it must be flexibly mastered.

     

To summarize, to water the cactus, the following principles should be observed:

1. If the soil is not dry, do not pour it, otherwise, pour it thoroughly;

2. Do not water in winter, water less in summer;

3. Do not pour the cactus that have just been bought home; do not pour the cactus that have just been exposed to the sun; do not pour the cactus in the early spring; do not pour the cactus that have just changed pots and new cuttings.

Through effective water control, the cactus can enhance its physique, reduces illness, grows healthily, and blooms beautiful flowers.