How to grow cactus

1. Reproduction method

Cacti can be propagated by sowing, directly planting from seeds. However, this method is not commonly used because the process from sowing to germination and then growing into a plant is extremely long, and the germination rate of sowing cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, the more common way to plant it is the cutting method, which is not only easy to survive but also takes a short time.

2. Specific methods

1. Time: It can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn.

2. Materials: Choose stems of moderate age and tenderness. Those that are too old or too tender are not conducive to rooting. After selecting, use a sterilized knife to separate it from the mother plant. Then, place it in a place with good air circulation to dry. It will take about five days to a week to dry. At this time, you can observe that its cortex shrinks inward and has a thin film.

3. Substrate: Sand can be used as the substrate, but it needs to be disinfected before use.

4. Cutting: Insert the stem tubers into the sterilized substrate to a depth of about three centimeters. Water it afterwards to ensure it is moist, but not so wet that it causes rot. It will take about twenty days to take root.

5. Transplantation: After the roots have grown, you can transplant and plant them. It is best to do it on a sunny day, prepare the flower pots and new substrate, and transplant the rooted new plants into it.