Several Frequently Asked Questions about Cactus Cultivation

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How to survive the winter safely with cactus

What to do if the cactus doesn’t bloom

What to do if the top of the cactus turns white

It is not difficult to cultivate prickly pear. The most important thing for a strong growing prickly pear is careful care. Various problems will be encountered during the cultivation. So the editor will explain in detail the problems encountered in the cultivation of prickly pear. Several common questions.

How to safely survive the winter with cactus

Cactus likes a high temperature and hot environment. It should be placed indoors for maintenance in winter and the room temperature should be kept at about 5℃. When overwintering, it is best to cover it with plastic film. Prickly pear is a drought-tolerant plant, so the pot soil needs to be kept dry in winter and wrung out fifty times. After the Qingming Festival, normal maintenance will be carried out.

What to do if the cactus does not bloom

Most cacti will bloom when they reach 3-4 years of growth. Some cactus have not bloomed for a long time. The reason is that they have been kept indoors in a sunny place for a long time and cannot see sunlight, which hinders the normal development and photosynthesis of the plant. If you want the cactus to bloom, the temperature should be kept above 20℃, and See light all year round.

What to do if the top of the cactus turns white

If the top of the cactus turns white, we can move it to a sunny place for maintenance, but we cannot put it completely in the sun, otherwise the ball will be burned and rot. It is best to move it to the sun after 15 days and let it fully receive light. Gradually restore the whitened areas to their original appearance.

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