How to care for a general's stick

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Growth Habit

Maintenance Tips

Reproduction method of general s

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General stick grows slowly, and the growth period is spring and autumn. Pay attention to ventilation and prevent exposure to the sun in summer, and do a good job of heat preservation in winter. Avoid uneven or excessive watering, as this can cause leaf drop and root rot. Watering should be done thoroughly, and the soil should be well-drained and well-ventilated peat soil mixed with small gravel.

Growth Habit

Growth Habits

General stick, also available It is called General Pillar and is a species under the genus Cylindrical Cactus in the Cactaceae family. Peru and Argentina are its origins. Half-yin, avoid dampness. It likes a sunny, dry and warm growing environment and is relatively drought tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is about 18-30℃. In winter, the room temperature needs to be kept above 5℃. When the temperature is too low, the leaves will turn slightly red.

Maintenance tips

General sticks are easy to maintain, but they grow slowly, and the growth period is in spring and autumn. Pay attention to ventilation and prevent exposure to the sun in summer, and do a good job of insulation in winter. Some may bloom in winter.

Lighting

Placement Grow in a warm and ventilated environment, provide sufficient light, prevent exposure to the sun in summer, and provide appropriate shade.

Watering

Requires dry and wet intervals. Avoid uneven or excessive watering, otherwise it may cause leaves to fall off and roots to rot. Be sure to water thoroughly, and wait until the pot soil is completely dry before watering a second time.

Fertilizer

In the early stages of growth of general sticks, 5 to 10 grains of granular fertilizer can be applied, and the frequency of fertilization is approximately once every 7 to 10 days.

Pot soil

The soil is suitable for planting with well-drained and well-ventilated peat soil mixed with small gravel

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Toxicity

General sticks belong to the cactus family and are toxic and inedible. It is best to keep them away from children. Once poisoning occurs, please go to the hospital immediately for formal treatment.

The propagation method of general club

cutting and sowing are often used.

Cutting: Cut off the branches, dry the incisions, insert them into plain sandy soil after the incisions are dry, keep the soil slightly moist, and do not water too much.

Maintenance Tips

Reproduction method of general s

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