No matter if you’re trying to care for your indoor or outdoor cactus during the winter, it’s vital that you take the proper actions to strengthen and protect your cactus—not only when winter strikes but in the months leading up to it, as well
Author: Cactusway Team
Desert plants have adapted their roots, stems, and leaves to store more water and decrease its loss. The ability to stay hydrated helps desert plants grow healthy in extremely hot or cold environments. Still, there are several threats for desert and Antarctica’s plants, including erosion, global warming, and human involvement.
How often you water your cactus is vital to making sure it’s not only surviving but also thriving. Several factors will contribute to how often you water your cactus, such as the location of your plant and what climates you experience where you live, among other things
There are various cacti species that can be grown indoors. To pick the right cactus for you, you should consider factors like sunlight, space, temperature, potting, and required maintenance techniques
Desert plants are among the low-maintenance species, which can handle relatively harsh environments and do not require much care. Decorate your garden with one of these beautiful plants: Texas Sage, Mexican Feather Grass, Pencil Plant, Living Stone, Zebra Cactus, Desert Marigold, Ocotillo, Aloe Vera, Fox Tail Agave, and Paddle Plant
Cactus fruit is a delicious and nutritious fruit with glochids and spines that should be removed before consuming it. The fruit has considerable health benefits and cosmetic uses. Not only the fruit but also the pads of the cactus can be incorporated in Mexican cuisine
Different cactus species require to be watered in different ways. Specifically, forest or jungle cacti need watering more frequently than desert cacti. Providing more water than your cacti really need will damage the plant and cause root rotting
Rooting and planting a piece of your cactus plant is a technique for propagating it. You need to carefully take a cutting, allow it to try, and root it into a proper-sized pot with suitable soil. To keep your cacti healthy, never overwater them
Cactus offsets are also known as pups, which are produced by the parent plant. Rooting cactus pups is a technique for vegetative propagation, for that you will need to cut pups at a 45-degree angle and root them in well-draining soil
Cephalocereus Senilis is commonly known as the Old Man cactus due to its long white hairs. Old Man cactus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings that should be rooted in fast-draining soil. The plant can grow both outdoors and indoors but it requires special care compared to other cactus species
