In this article we will talk about how to properly care for a cactus. Even the care of such an unpretentious plant has its own nuances.
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Often you can find advice that if you want to get a plant, but there is no time to fully care for it, you can purchase a cactus. Like, plant - and you can relax. In fact, this opinion is somewhat erroneous. Even with a cactus you need care. And today we will talk about it.
Where is the best place to arrange cacti in the apartment, house: Recommendations
It is extremely common that the prickly pet should be placed near the computer. Fans of this theory are enthusiastic about the fact that cacti absorb harmful radiation, thereby benefiting the owners.
Important: in fact, these thorns suffer in the same way from radiation as people. And the lack of light can affect even more adversely.
However, much depends on the type of plant. Deserts They need extremely a large number of sunlight. This is, for example, echinopsis, gymnocalcyium, rebate. Even if they stand on a computer table, this location will not hurt them in the event of a constant use of sunbathing. Windows in rooms with such cacti should go out to the south or east.
However, there are varieties of cacti, which, on the contrary, prefer twilight. it forest speciesFor which such conditions are quite comfortable. We are talking about epiphyllum, Decembrist, ripsalis.
They will miraculously feel in rooms whose windows come out on the western or north side. And if the owner, in a fit of responsibility for the green pet, rashly puts him on a well -heated windowsill, he will only harm. In this case, the cactus will even fade somewhat and will fail during flowering periods.
There are certain nuances depending on the seasons. So, summer Cacti is preferably taken out On the balcony. Or, if it turns out, outside.
In winter They, oddly enough, feel wonderful. But not in the event that the room is excessively heated. In the latter case, the caring owner of cacti should try to provide High humidity and light coolness. Even the inhabitants come from deserts also need peace after the heat. That is shadow At this time, any varieties of cacti are needed at this time.
Important: in winter, the room temperature is better to adjust to 15-17 degrees, no more.
Watering cacti: nuances, tips
Cactus, contrary to the common myth that he himself will somehow germinate with a minimum of departure, is extremely important water on time. Of course, this frequent resident of the desert knows how to resist the drought. However, in water, he needs the same way as any other living creature.
It is worth navigating for the time of the year:
- In summer and spring Watering should occur daily. Or in extreme cases, once every two days
- In the fall It is enough to introduce the plant with water every 5-7 days
- Winter - But at this time you can remember with a calm conscience about watering once a week or one and a half
As you can see, the main rule here is this: The warmer in the room, the more often watering is needed. This nuance also extends to the abundance of water.
Besides in winter, cacti bloom. And this means that they simply need to arrange a period of rest in this time.
It is important to competently approach not only the preparation of the watering schedule, but also the choice of water. She must be incorrect minimum during the day. Need to achieve its room temperature.
Important: the perfect solution is melt or rainwater.
Cactus transplantation: recommendations
Do I need to transplant a cactus? Sometimes such a need arises. But only if if the plant becomes crowded In his pot. As a rule, such a need may arise spring - during increased growth of a green pet.
However, there are nuances. They depend on the age of the cactus:
- Young Plants need a change of residence every year
- Individuals harder You can transplant already once every couple of years. Cacti approximately approximately in 3-4 years
It is recommended to act in transplantation according to the following scheme:
- About in 2-3 days need refuse irrigation. In this case, the earth will crumble from the roots, and the transplant will pass easily and simply.
- The cactus is good wraps with thick paper or cloth. Preferably in several layers - they will protect the owner of the plant from injections.
- The bottom of the pot is covered for starters drainage layer, and then a small amount falls asleep substrate.
Important: the pot should be quite compact - there is a lot of free space here. However, an overly small container is also not suitable - the root system needs to be located with comfort.
- Next, the cactus is neat adheres to With one hand so that its roots fell into the pot. The second hand at this time it falls asleep the roots with the soil.
- Periodically needed tap along the walls containers. This action will help the soil to lie down as tightly as possible.
- Once about the edge of the pot is about a centimeterYou can stop. Landing is successfully completed!
Separately, it is worth talking about what exactly the soil should be. You can solve the problem of choosing simply by purchasing in the store Special ground for cacti.
If such an opportunity is not expected, it is quite possible to combine it yourself. The optimal composition is as follows: peat, well -washed river sand, woody coal, leaf earth.
Important: necessarily a condition is friability and weak acidity of the soil.
Propagation of cacti: tips
You can propagate the cactus in two ways:
- Seed
- With the help of processes - vegetative
People who consider themselves real cacti -breeders are likely to prefer to choose the first. After all, grow your own cactus literally from seed - This is definitely a reason for pride! However, it is worth immediately stipulating that this method cold. And, frankly, far it does not always end successfully.
However, if difficulties do not scare, you can try. Only you need to consider that the seeds should pass before planting disinfection. For this purpose, it is suitable a solution of potassium potassium potassium. Seeds are immersed directly in the solution, after which they become suitable for landing in a moist environment.
How quickly the cactus sprouts? There is no single answer here. Some sprouts are already shown a day later. And others can deign only to appear A few weeks later.
Vegetative The same way both easier and more productive. Therefore, it is more popular. The fact is that processes borrowed from adult cacti already have their own miniature the root system. Therefore, rooting is faster and more efficient.
Important: newcomers to chatstones should definitely use the autonomic propagation scheme.
Cactus is a grateful plant. With proper care, he will not slow down to thank the owner with flowering at least once a year. Surprisingly, all these green thorns know how to bloom. The main thing is to find an approach to them.
We also offer to get acquainted with a small video about the most common mistakes found among the owners of cacti:
