Cactus is not very strict with soil, but it must be loose and permeable. Its roots will release organic acids. If the soil itself is very sticky, plus its organic acids will cause the soil to harden. If the water is not easy to evaporate after watering, it will cause rotten roots. Can adopt saprophytic soil, river sand or peat, perlite, mix according to 1:1 carry on planting..
Cacti are strong to light in growing period, but there are also some special kinds, such as cacti in tropical rain forest such as Christmas Cactus, false Epiphyllum, etc. they don't have very high requirements for light, so they should be at scattering light place. Direct exposure to sunlight in summer can cause burns. It has a certain phenomenon of chasing light. If the indoor light can't meet the requirements, its growth point will face the source of light, and it will become thin and thin.
Cactus water management to master a principle, should not be dry wet, dry through pouring can
Cactus in 5 degrees above can grow normally, individual varieties are able to bear low temperature, but not long-term low temperature, long-term 0 degrees below will also occur freezing damage.
In the dormancy period and low temperature dormancy period, we must pay attention to water control, do not water, and do not water too much, otherwise, rot will occur. Some of its bristles will hurt people during maintenance. If there are pets or children in the family, they should be well protected to avoid unnecessary injuries.
