You cacti are plants widely used for decoration of indoor and outdoor environments. They are easy to care for and adapt easily to many environments, as long as they are sunny.
The main characteristic of cacti is their ability to survive in environments with extreme conditions of water scarcity and high temperatures.
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Cacti have sheets modified into spines to avoid dehydration and accumulate water in the stems to be used in dry moments.
substrate for cacti
O substrate ideal for cacti should be formed by a mixture of sheets crushed stone, sand and clay. Thus, the soil is not too compacted, it retains a little water, but it is not completely soaked.
When the soil is well prepared, the cactus can last up to 5 years of life without needing fertilizers. After that, add bone meal or chemical phosphate fertilizers from time to time.
How to plant cacti
Cacti can be planted in vases of any material and size, choose one suitable for the size of the
plant. Remember to drill holes in the pot so that drainage is not impaired.Fill the pot with suitable soil and carefully place the cactus in a small hole made in the soil, cover it so that the cactus has support.
Water regularly and within two months your cactus will be completely rooted in the pot. You can finish by placing pebbles or adornments in the vase.
how to grow cacti
Check out how take care of cacti regarding watering, sunlight and pruning:
watering
Despite tolerating drought well, cacti are plants that like to water, so you need to water frequently.
On hot days, spray the plant with water and wet the soil once a week. In periods with milder temperatures, spray the plant and wet the cactus soil every 15 days.
brightness
Cacti are plants of Sun intense, so in indoor environments always prefer to place them near windows or doors, where there is plenty of sunlight.
Don't worry because they withstand high temperatures and sun all day long.
pruning
Cacti are plants that don't need much care, they don't need pruning and are very practical for growing in homes where residents don't have much time.
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- how to care for sunflower
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