This is a cactus.
Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of cactus;
1, soil requirements
In order to make cactus grow better, the soil can be ordinary pastoral soil, and some gravel, pebbles, large sand or cinder can be added to the soil, which can increase its air permeability and water permeability, make its roots grow more vigorously, and cactus will naturally grow well.
2. Growing environment
If cactus grows well, it should be cultivated in a well-ventilated environment, which can be placed on the windowsill or balcony, or on the desk and other places indoors, but it needs frequent ventilation.
3. Timely lighting
The cultivation of cactus needs to be kept in a sunny place, and the sunshine is kept for more than 6 hours every day, so that the plants can grow healthily and quickly.
Step 4 water it every day
Cactus is a drought-tolerant plant and should not be watered too much. It doesn't matter if the soil is slightly dry, but it can't be kept in an excessively dry state for a long time. Water the soil after it dries. Pay attention to avoid water accumulation in the basin when watering, otherwise cactus is most likely to rot its roots.
5, scientific fertilization
Cactus doesn't require much fertilizer, so it needs to be cultivated in nutrient-rich soil. Fertilization is also needed when it grows slowly, and it can be applied with completely decomposed organic fertilizer or other nutrient solution. In order to promote the growth of cactus, fertilizer and water should be applied every 15 days during its growth period, and fermented cakes can also be used to fertilize water. Pay attention to the fact that the fat water is not too thick, and it can be applied thinly and frequently. When the cactus reaches the flowering age, it should be properly applied with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the plant to bloom as soon as possible.
6, pests and diseases
Cactus is easy to grow scale insects during its growing period. When a small amount is used, it can be brushed off with a brush or clipped out with tweezers to kill insects. When used in large quantities, the roots can be watered with 2000 times of 40% omethoate EC.
7. Matters needing attention
When planting cactus in potted plants, don't choose too large flowerpots, because it is difficult to control the amount of watering, and it is easy to accumulate water and rot roots if watering too much.
The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods of cactus. Cactus can grow normally in ordinary soil, and it is no problem to raise lazy people. In addition, cactus will bloom after 2-3 years of cultivation. It is a potted plant with great ornamental value and is worth raising.