How do you raise cacti well?

Cacti have distinctive biological properties. The stomata open at night when it is cool, exhale oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and store it in the body for the next day's photosynthesis. The daytime pores are closed and the carbon dioxide fixed at night is used for photosynthesis, which reduces water loss and allows for photosynthesis.

This particular metabolic pathway is adapted to the need to preserve life in arid environments, and also has the effect of purifying the air.

In the process of long-term adaptation to the arid natural environment, cacti plants mostly have well-developed lateral roots that can extend far to absorb water. Cactus plants have strong drought resistance and high temperature resistance, especially suitable for urban high-rise buildings and residential areas. In addition, the vast majority of them are robust by nature and resistant to extensive management.

To raise a good cactus, we must first consider watering and fertilization: watering, fertilization and potting soil have a very close relationship.

Let's start with soil: cacti prefer soil that is both nutritious and loose. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a special culture soil.

You can use 4 parts of vermiculite, 4 parts of fine sand, 2 parts of fully decomposed humus, mix well and set aside, and the prepared culture soil should be barely held into a ball, and it is good to let go and disperse.

Although the cactus is a drought-tolerant plant in the plant kingdom, like all plants, it is inseparable from water. The amount of watering should vary according to the season. In the spring, master the word "suitable". In spring, the outside temperature is not high, and only a small amount of watering is required.

In the summer, master the word "wet". In summer, the sun is strong and the temperature is high, if you water too much, it may cause root rot, but if there is a lack of water, some plants will have scorched spots and shrinkage, reducing the ornamental value. Frequent spraying of the cultivation site can increase the humidity of the air, reduce the ambient temperature, and allow the stems to absorb moisture.

In the fall, master the word "many". In autumn, cacti enter the vigorous growth stage. At the same time, some cacti in the winter flowering period such as crab claw orchid, cactus finger and so on in the autumn flower bud differentiation, need sufficient water and fertilizer, nature is also high and cool in autumn, less rain, should be watered more.

In winter, master the word "control". In winter, most of the plants go dormant, and only keep the potting soil moist, at this time, too much watering may cause rot at the base of the stem.

No matter what the season, we should master the principle of "no drying, no watering, watering and watering". Every time you water, a small amount of water comes out of the drain hole. Do not pour "waist water".

When planting cactus plants, it is necessary to fertilize at the right time and in the right amount, and the type, concentration and timing of fertilizer should be appropriate. When fertilizing, the principle of being rich in phosphorus, potassium, calcium and low nitrogen should be mastered.

Water once every ten days, along the edge of the pot, and try to keep it indoors. I feel like I've poured too much water and just put it in the sun, I can put it behind the computer, and I can absorb radiation.

Drought tolerant, don't water more, it's best to water once every ten days or half a month, once a month or two in winter is fine.