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Cultivation method of cactus

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-08-31 11:00:03
It is believed that the flower friends must have cultivated a cactus of their own. Cactus is easy to cultivate, likes sunshine, bears drought, and survives easily. It has become a very common ornamental plant in pot. How to cultivate cactus?

The best culture time of cactus

Cactus potting is best carried out in early spring, cutting and grafting is best carried out in April to May every year.

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The growing soil of cactus

Cactus requires good drainage and air permeability of soil, and the best choice for cultivation is sandy soil.

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Growth humidity of cactus

Cactus is best cultured in a dry environment, it is afraid of water, but drought resistant. Therefore, potted cactus can be watered less. It's best to choose the water that has been dried for watering. Pay attention to water thoroughly when watering.

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Growth temperature of cactus

Cactus likes high temperature and dry growth environment, so it's better to keep the room temperature above 20 ℃ in the daytime in winter, and the temperature at night can be relatively low, but there should be no large temperature difference, and the temperature should be kept above 10 ℃, otherwise the low temperature will lead to rotten roots.

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The growing light of cactus

The cultivation of cactus requires sufficient sunshine, but it is better not to be exposed to strong sunlight in summer. Although cactus is resistant to drought, after all, there is a gap between the cultivation of cactus and the cactus in the desert. The cultivation should be properly shaded, and the illumination of light is conducive to the healthy growth of cactus.

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