Description:
Cacti come in a vast range of shapes, sizes and even colours. Cacti appreciate a warm, dry environment (think desert) with minimal water, and plenty of light.
Pets And Kids:
Depending on the spikiness of your cactus, they may not be friendly to pets or kids!
Plant Parent Care Tips:
- If in doubt, let it drought! The biggest killers of these plants is root rot caused by overwatering.
- Withhold water from the plant for about four weeks in January or February to encourage new growth in the warmer seasons.
General Care:
Water:
Make sure the soil is dry between waterings. This will stop the roots and lower edges of the plant from becoming waterlogged or rotting.
Sunlight:
Bright light. Will not tolerate low light conditions. Direct, intense sunlight can make the plants turn a yellow colour.
Placement:
Place your cactus in a south or western facing window.
Food:
Use general houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in the winter.
Common Issues:
Brown Spots – Could be a sign of over or underwatering
Off colour or bleached look – A symptom of too much light
Interesting Fact
1749 out of the known 1750 species of cacti are native to only The Americas.