Can I water the cactus after I plant it?

1. Can I water the cactus after it is planted?

There is no need to water the cactus after it is planted. It has a strong vitality. After planting, just wait for it to adapt to the new environment. No special treatment is needed. Moreover, it is relatively drought-resistant and its demand for water is not very high at this time, so you don’t need to water it for the time being to avoid root rot problems.

Although you don't need to water a newly planted cactus, if you are really worried, you can spray it two or three times a day. Wait half a month before slowly increasing the amount of watering. After a month, when the cactus has grown new roots, you can water it normally.

2. How to water the cactus

The first thing to do when watering a cactus is to grasp the correct watering time. In summer, watering should be done in the early morning, not at noon. In winter, you can water the plants in the morning or evening, but you should choose to water them when the weather is relatively clear.

In addition, you must master the correct watering method. It should be noted that when watering the cactus, try not to water it from the top, as this will affect its appearance and even cause it to rot. During its summer growing season, you should increase the frequency and amount of watering appropriately, once in the morning and once in the evening. During the rainy season, you need to control watering and pay attention to loosening the soil and draining water. During the winter dormancy period, watering should also be controlled to keep the soil slightly moist and dry. Watering in winter can be done in the morning or at noon.