How do you fertilize cacti? A complete guide to becoming a professional care expert
Have you ever been fascinated by its distinctive shape and tenacious vitality? The cactus is the "little maintenance star" of the bonsai world, and although it does not require much water, fertilizer is essential for its growth. Today, let's discover the secret of raising flowers and grasses, add a touch of green to your "Thorn Ball Kingdom", and attract more fans!
First, the fertilization criteria of cactus: use less and many times, use more and use less, cactus is a good resistance to barren crops, and the requirements for chemical fertilizers are not high. Therefore, when applying fertilizer, it is necessary to insist on "small amount and many times" to prevent overapplication and "burning" the plant. Generally speaking, during the growth stage, cacti only need to be fertilized once or twice a month; In the winter, there is no need to fertilize them.
2. Choose the right fertilizer: For cactus, there are many varieties of fertilizer on the market, but not every fertilizer is suitable for cactus. It is better to have a balanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or a special fertilizer for cactus. This fertilizer provides all the nutrients that cacti need, making it more vigorous.
3. Fertilization method: simple and easy to learn, just look at it. Irrigation with aqueous solution: Mix the fertilizer with clean water as described in the instructions, then mix it and slowly drip the soil along the edge of the pot. Be careful not to spray water on cactus stems or thorns, as this can cause injury. Solid fertilizer burial method: make several small holes around the soil, fill it with organic fertilizer, and then cover it with soil. This fertilizer slowly absorbs nutrients into the cactus.
Fourth, the number and time of fertilization: pay attention to the frequency and time of fertilization is not fixed, and should be appropriately adjusted with the growth of the plant and the changes of the four seasons. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the growing seasons for cacti, and the use of fertilizers can be increased at this time; However, in the case of low temperatures in summer and winter, the growth and development of cacti will be affected, and even dormancy, so it is necessary to appropriately reduce or not apply chemical fertilizers. In due season, it is also important to observe the growth of cacti. If the plant grows fast, the color is green, and the nutrients are rich, the amount of fertilizer can be reduced; On the contrary, if the plant grows slowly and has a dull color, the amount of fertilizer should be increased.
5. Tips: Fertilizer should be applied with confidence, avoid the wrong fertilizer, and do not apply too much fertilizer, otherwise it will burn the roots. After fertilization, it is necessary to pay attention to ventilation to prevent the chemical fertilizer from fermenting under closed conditions. If fertilizer is applied inadvertently, the density can be reduced with an appropriate amount of water and, if necessary, the soil should be replaced.
As long as you master these few tips, I think your cactus will grow well and become a beautiful landscape. Come and try it! Don't forget to share your skincare experience and beauty results with everyone! Please pay attention to our *** to share more tips about gardening with you, and let's create a green home environment together!