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Cactus care
Hi, I have many cactus at home. I just wanted to know what could I do to make them have new growth and make them flower?
Most cacti will only flower when they reach a certain age. The age will be different for each species. Some species also may be day-length sensitive and some may be temperature sensitive.
During the growing season, fertilize them with an appropriate cactus fertilizer. The one I use has an NPK of 2-7-7, which keeps the soil lean and on the alkaline side, and provides a bit of phosphorus to encourage flowering.
Beyond that, provide ideal lighting and correct watering, and when the plant is old enough, it will flower.
During the growing season, fertilize them with an appropriate cactus fertilizer. The one I use has an NPK of 2-7-7, which keeps the soil lean and on the alkaline side, and provides a bit of phosphorus to encourage flowering.
Beyond that, provide ideal lighting and correct watering, and when the plant is old enough, it will flower.
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Thankyou for the quick reply.
My cacties are watered once a week. During winter time I will start to water them once every two weeks. They are all exposed to direct sunlight on a window sill facing South.
Tomorrow I will get some cactus fertilizer.
Also, one of my cacties has some weird yellow spongy stuff under its pot. It looks like yellow wipping cream. I've tried to get rid of it by cleaning the pot with very hot water and soap and then repot the cactus with fresh soil. I also got a new undertray. But, it came back a week later. I don't know what to do.
My cacties are watered once a week. During winter time I will start to water them once every two weeks. They are all exposed to direct sunlight on a window sill facing South.
Tomorrow I will get some cactus fertilizer.
Also, one of my cacties has some weird yellow spongy stuff under its pot. It looks like yellow wipping cream. I've tried to get rid of it by cleaning the pot with very hot water and soap and then repot the cactus with fresh soil. I also got a new undertray. But, it came back a week later. I don't know what to do.
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Is it hard or soft? It might be a mineral deposit from accumulated salts in the soil. Such deposits can often be stained a yellowish or brownish color.
If it's soft, it might be some kind of fungus, I guess. That could indicate too rich a soil, or too much moisture. Just a guess, since I haven't actually seen it.
If it's soft, it might be some kind of fungus, I guess. That could indicate too rich a soil, or too much moisture. Just a guess, since I haven't actually seen it.
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Yes, I would love to move there. I've been there 2 times. It is really nice there.
I really love Giant Suguaro. They are so big and massive. I can't stop trying to grow some from seeds but, it isn't working. Maybe you could send me some cuttings!!!
@Kisal, the yellow stuff is kinda like a spieder web texture. It isn't hard.
I really love Giant Suguaro. They are so big and massive. I can't stop trying to grow some from seeds but, it isn't working. Maybe you could send me some cuttings!!!
@Kisal, the yellow stuff is kinda like a spieder web texture. It isn't hard.
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Other than moving to AZ, I really don't have a clue. Saguaro cactus are very slow growing and difficult to propagate, that is why they are protected. I have four healthy Saguaros on my property and would need to apply for a permit to move even a small one from one spot on my property to another. Frankly, attempting to grow a 60' plant in a container just doesn't sound productive to me. There are lots of small succulents and cacti more deserving of your attention. Personally, I am fascinated by all manner of Euphorbia, and many make attractive and completely suitable houseplants.
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Do you like this?
[img]https://www.cactusjungle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_3622.jpg[/img][img]https://www.biolib.cz/IMG/GAL/6541.jpg[/img]
Both pics show the same plant, African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona). They love it indoors, and grow quickly to 4' - 6' tall, even in containers. Looks a lot like a cactus, doesn't it?
Honestly, I can't think of any cactus that thrive in containers like that, if you want a dramatic "sorta" cactus, pick one up, I have one in my front yard that's growing like a weed. It probably won't survive next winter.
[img]https://www.cactusjungle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_3622.jpg[/img][img]https://www.biolib.cz/IMG/GAL/6541.jpg[/img]
Both pics show the same plant, African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona). They love it indoors, and grow quickly to 4' - 6' tall, even in containers. Looks a lot like a cactus, doesn't it?
Honestly, I can't think of any cactus that thrive in containers like that, if you want a dramatic "sorta" cactus, pick one up, I have one in my front yard that's growing like a weed. It probably won't survive next winter.
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