Watering a cactus or succulent is incredibly easy, you just completely soak the soil with water. When watering, you only need to be careful if your pot does not have drainage holes. If your pot does not have drainage holes then it is important to soak the soil while also ensuring that not too much water accumulates at the bottom of the pot.
Using a pair of sharp pruners or scissors, separate a stem or pad of the cactus from the top of the plant. Set the fresh stem cutting aside in a dry location for 24 hours to allow the cut part of the stem to callous over. Next, prepare a small pot with some sandy, well-draining soil mix.
Once the pups are ready to plant, dip the cut end into the rooting hormone and press it into the pot. Place the container in bright indirect light and mist it often. You should notice a root system developing in about six weeks. Another method to grow new plants in both the forest and desert cactus groups is from seed.
To pot the prickly pear cactus, choose a pot with numerous drainage holes and a potting soil designed for succulents. For even better drainage, start with a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot. Start with a pot that is a few inches broader than the largest pad. The cactus can grow in this pot for a season or two; when it becomes rootbound
Do not fertilize your cacti. A nitrogen-rich fertilizer can especially be harmful to young, tender plants during cool winters. Hold off fertilizing your cacti for spring and summer. Give your cacti as much light as possible. If you’re bringing your plant indoors, it probably won’t be receiving the best light.
According to Keira Kay, Christmas cactus likes to be frequently and thoroughly watered during its growth period, and likes to drain well, but remain slightly moist to the touch whilst in bloom, so watering every seven to 10 days is sufficient. 'The Christmas cactus prefers bright, indirect light. In a window with dappled light or a well-lit but
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