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
Category: Growing Tips
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
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
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
Growing cacti from stem cuttings is a common propagation technique. You will need to obtain a fresh cutting and root it either in water or soil depending on the cactus species. Desert cacti should be rooted in the soil while jungle cacti are ideal for water rooting
There are several common reasons why a cactus might be dying: overwatering or underwatering, getting less or more sunlight than required, and using a soil that cannot drain properly. Knowing how to maintain your cacti during the year will help them grow healthy and beautiful
Bottom watering allows the roots to get stronger. The steps include filling a container with water, putting the pot in it, letting the plant to soak water and drain. Here are the full instructions
