How to water a cactus

Cactus watering tips

Under normal circumstances, you can water the cactus every 3-5 days, especially during the growing period, you should increase the watering intensity appropriately to keep the soil in the pot moist. But at the same time, you need to pay attention to not overwatering at any stage, otherwise it will easily cause the pot to be too humid or water accumulation, which will also cause root rot.

How to tell when to water a cactus

The cactus should be watered immediately after the soil is dry. Generally, it needs to be watered every 3-5 days. The frequency of watering must be strictly followed and adjusted appropriately according to the local climate. If the water evaporates quickly, it can be watered once every 2-3 days.

How often should you water your cactus?

Cacti are generally watered every 3-5 days. In the summer when the temperature is higher, the watering time can be shortened to every 2-3 days. In the winter, the watering time can be extended. Try to water as little as possible, generally every 7-10 days.

Should you water the cactus thoroughly?

When watering a cactus, you should water it thoroughly at one time and keep the soil in the pot moist at all times. But at the same time, you should be careful not to water it excessively, otherwise it will easily cause water accumulation in the pot.

Cactus watering method

When watering a cactus, do not water it too much at once. Pour it slowly into the soil in the pot so as not to harm its root system. Water it thoroughly each time, but not too much. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist, and no water should accumulate.

What water to use for cactus

Cacti are usually watered with tap water, well water, or rice water, which can help the cacti grow better in the potting soil and bloom beautiful flowers. If tap water is used, it needs to be allowed to stand in advance to allow the chlorine to evaporate before use.

Cactus watering amount

Cactus should be watered in moderation, generally 200-300ml of water at a time. If you cannot control it yourself, you can water it in small amounts and multiple times to avoid water accumulation.

Cactus watering precautions

1. In order to make the newly repotted cactus get rid of the wilting phenomenon as soon as possible and resume normal growth as soon as possible, it is recommended that you spray some water frequently to keep it moist. At the same time, ensure that the air circulation in the environment is smooth and replenish water in time, so as to shorten the acclimatization time.

2. Cactus has a certain degree of drought resistance, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, do not water it too much, and do not cause the pot to be too humid or waterlogged. It is best to water it thoroughly once when the soil is completely dry to keep the soil slightly moist.