Infographic- Tips for Growing a Healthy Cactus
1) Flowerpot: Find a pot that has good drainage.
- Pots with holes in their bottom help drain water excess.
- Its size should be 2 times bigger than the plant.
2) Transplant: You can grow new cactus from a sprout of a healthy plant.
- Pots with holes in their bottom help drain water excess.
- Its size should be 2 times bigger than the plant.
- Its size should be 2 times bigger than the plant.
3) Specific ground: Cactuses need soil that drains very quickly.
- Look for a porous soil type
- If it is cultivated in a nourished land, its growth will be more vigorous.
4) Temperature: Cactuses adapt to diverse, but especially warm environments.
- If the weather is warm, water it in intervals of 6 to 8 days.
- If the weather is temperate, water it every 12 days.
- If the weather is very cold, you can eliminate watering until the temperature is leveled.
5) Illuminated location
- Locate the plant near a window or other area that receives a lot of indirect sunlight.
- If it is kept in very humid areas, it can develop fungi and bacteria.
6) Direct sunlight: Most cactuses need several hours of direct sunlight on a daily basis, but not for an extended period of time.
- Species with very strong bloom and thorns require hours of direct sunlight.
- Species with few thorns need some shade and ventilation.
7) Watering: Cactuses need a limited amount of water per week.
- If you water them more than necessary, they may die.
- They accumulate water in their tissues.
8) Fertilizer
- Fertilize the plant weekly during the growing season.
- Choose a fertilizer that adapts to its needs.
9) Ideal location
- Depending on the type of cactus, an internal or external space should be located that provides the conditions.
- Kitchens and bathrooms are good places, as the plant can extract extra moisture from the air as needed.
Problems:
1) If it’s getting bleached
-Move the cactus to a darker place. Some of them benefit more from indirect sunlight.
2) If it’s getting thin:
-Move the plant to a brighter location.
3) Common cactus pests and diseases
-Some insects can be problematic when it comes to cactuses, including flour bugs, scale insects or red spiders.
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