Growth environment
Cactus loves sunlight, warmth, drought tolerance, fear of cold, waterlogging, and acidic soils. It is suitable for growth in neutral and slightly alkaline soils with a pH of 7.0-7.5. For this reason, family-grown cacti should be placed on windowsills with sunlight, and soil with good drainage, good air permeability, and lime content, preferably sandy loam.
Cultivation Techniques
1. Cultivation soil selection: cactus likes slightly alkaline fertile sandy soil with good drainage. Cultivation soil for home cultivation of cacti can be mixed with 2 parts compost, 4 parts garden soil, and 4 parts river sand.
2. Flower pot selection: choose a small flower pot, not too large, generally as long as it is slightly larger than the plant. Some small tiles can be placed on the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate drainage. Don't bury too deep when planting, just stand firmly.
3. Ventilation and shading: Cacti can promote plant growth in the sun. For this reason, more sunlight should be seen, but shade should be provided in midsummer to prevent sunburn from direct sunlight. For the cactus that has been placed in an unventilated place for a long time, it is easy to be harmed by red spiders in the dry and hot season, showing an aging yellowish brown, which affects its growth and ornamental value. To avoid the above phenomenon, it should be placed in a well-ventilated place. In addition, cacti are prone to frostbite when the temperature is lower than 5°C, so frostbite damage should be prevented in winter.
4. Watering and fertilization: cactus is drought-resistant, watering should be less but not too much, avoid accumulation of water in the basin, and keep it semi-humid. June to August is the vigorous growth season of cacti. If you want to promote rapid growth, generally water once a day . To keep the soil moist, pay attention to drainage during the rainy season, and do not water during the dormant period. Do not water the stems with hairs or white powder and grafted parts. Fertilization is in the vigorous growth season, but it is advisable to use fully decomposed organic fertilizer or fertilizer with residue.
5. Changing pots: The root system of cactus flowers is developed, increasing and aging, and also excretes an organic acid that acidifies the soil. It is necessary to change pots and add new cultivation soil 1-2 times a year. The pot change time should be in the dormant period, and it can be changed in early spring in March or autumn in October. When changing pots, the old roots of the plant should be cut off, and the long roots should be cut short to promote new roots.
Precautions:
1. Please store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
2. If losses are caused by climatic conditions or improper cultivation techniques, we will not be liable for economic responsibility other than the price of seeds.
3. The thickness of the soil covering on the seed surface is 1-2 times the seed diameter.