Plant Care .: Cacti 101 Articles

"To water or not to water?"
When in doubt about watering your cacti and succulents, do not water. You can measure the soil moisture by using a moisture meter. Underwater...

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Cactus Care Checklist
Light Most cacti and succulents require at least four to six hours of direct sun or filtered sunlight for proper growth and flowering.Windows with...

2004-11-03 Views: 4807

Effects of Poor Light
What are the effects of poor light for cacti and succulents? Look for these symptoms:Leaves exposed to direct sunlight turn pale and develop faded...
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Fertilizing Cacti & Succulents
March is the beginning of the spring season and the best time to start fertilizing your cacti and succulents. Do begin fertilizing when the cactus...
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General Light Requirments
Ideally, cacti need as much sunshine and air circulation to bloom as well as grow. If you do not have at least four to six hours of filtered...
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How to Grow Cacti & Succulents
Cultural Requirements: Light: Bright or filtered light.Water: (Outdoors) During warmer months, water once a week, or when soil is near drying. Some...

2004-11-05 Views: 2278

Soil Mixture
Cacti and succulents need a porous and quick draining mixture to thrive such as a mix that has three basic ingredients: sand, potting mix, and...

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Temperature Requirements
By assumption, a cactus can withstand very high temperatures given that they live in the desert. In general temperatures above 32ºC (90ºF) will...
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Tips for Winter Care
Light Mature cacti and succulents grow well in a warm climate at a minimum temperature of 61 °F (16 °C). Cacti usually need direct or filtered...

2005-01-09 Views: 6212