How to raise cactus caterpillars to make them bloom quickly and abundantly (how to raise caterpillars in potted plants)

Caterpillar l Old potted plants bloom (picture)

How to plant the caterpillar of the fairy finger into an old stump and make it bloom

The caterpillar of the fairy finger is a succulent plant of the genus Opuntia. It is evergreen all year round, with a full plant shape and full stems and leaves. Especially when it blooms, it is colorful and has a long flowering period, which is of great ornamental value.

The cactus caterpillar blooms once a year, and its flowering period is very long, from January to March. If it is well maintained, it can bloom from spring to summer .

Moreover, cactus caterpillars are easy to raise and live . They can grow well even without watering for a month. They are a rare lazy plant. Whether they are raised on the balcony or in the study, they are fine. The following points should be paid attention to when planting cactus caterpillars:

First, soil

Use soil suitable for cacti, which should be loose, breathable, fertile, alkaline, and have good water permeability and water retention.

Although the fairy finger is resistant to barrenness, if you want to grow it well, you still need to match it with soil suitable for its growth according to its growth habits.

Generally, a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, river sand, coal slag, lime, etc. is used. The effect of growing fairy fingers is quite good. It is water-permeable and breathable, and it can grow very well without watering for a month.

Second, watering

When caring for the fairy finger caterpillar, the watering method is very important. It is not an ordinary green plant, but a kind of succulent plant. It is very drought-resistant and does not require too much watering.

If you water frequently, the roots will rot. You should decide when to water based on the dryness of the soil. Do not water if the soil is not completely dry. If you do water, water it thoroughly.

Third, illumination

Fairy finger is a short-day plant, and its light requirements are relatively loose, so it can be grown indoors or outdoors. However, it needs to be shaded in the summer to prevent sunburn on the leaves.

Try to keep it in a cool place in the summer when the temperature is high. It can be exposed to the sun in other seasons. Adequate light can make the cactus grow better.

Fourth, fertilization

The fairy finger is a fertilizer-loving plant, and its growth process consumes a lot of nutrients. The fairy finger has many flowers, a long flowering period, and a large number of flowers, so it needs a lot of nutrients.

It is necessary to apply thin fertilizers frequently, generally once every 10 days. Nitrogen fertilizers are mainly used during the growth period, and phosphorus fertilizers are mainly used during the bud period to promote the growth of more flower buds and more flowering.