How to grow a cactus that is thick and strong

Choose a strong mother plant for cuttings

If you want to grow a cactus that is thick and strong, you can use cuttings when propagating it. The cuttings need to be thick and strong, and the mother plant must be strong, then the propagated cactus will be stronger. Using thick branches for cuttings can provide sufficient nutrients for the cactus to take root and sprout, and the new plants will be thick and strong.

When carrying out cuttings, you need to choose suitable soil. It should not be too compacted or too loose. If it is too loose, the roots cannot take root. If it is not compacted, the soil should not be too sticky, otherwise it will be airtight and cannot provide nutrients for the plant, and the cactus will not be strong.

Strong roots and strong branches

If the roots grow strong, the branches of the cactus will also grow strong. If a cactus has many roots and they are strong, its branches will have more roots and will naturally grow thicker. In addition, the new branches of the old stump will be stronger, because the old stump is longer and has more root systems, and the new branches are also stronger. If you find that the branches on the old stump of the cactus are relatively thin and weak, you can cut them off and cultivate the old stump to make it grow new branches.

Maintenance environment and measures

If you want your cactus to grow thick and strong, the maintenance environment is very important. Generally, if you place it in a cool place, it can only grow tall and thin. However, if you place it in a place with sufficient light and keep the soil in the pot slightly dry, it can grow thicker and stronger.

Generally, ground-planted cacti will grow thicker, because potted cacti will be affected by many factors and naturally will not grow well. However, ground-planted cacti can meet most of the needs of cactus growth, and the environment will not change so much, so they will naturally grow thicker.

When growing cacti, you can use some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Phosphorus fertilizer can promote root growth, and potassium fertilizer can promote stem growth. Using some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer during cultivation can promote healthy root growth and thick stems.