Characteristics of cactus

1. Appearance and Habit Characteristics

1. Its shape is very peculiar, spherical or oval, and its height is about 20 cm. Its skin is green in color and covered with yellow-green thorns of varying lengths.

2. It will bloom white, pink, golden yellow and red flowers. It usually blooms in the early morning or evening, and the flowering period is relatively short, lasting only a few hours to a day.

3. Because the plant itself grows in the desert, it has strong adaptability and can withstand long-term drought and high temperature environments. In addition, it can also absorb a certain amount of ultraviolet rays.

4. It usually breathes at night, absorbing a certain amount of carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen. Therefore, it is called a natural "oxygen bar".

2. Maintenance characteristics

1. Light: It is a plant from tropical regions, so it requires more light. When caring for it, except for shading it in midsummer, it is best to give it plenty of light at other times.

2. Watering: Always keep the soil in the pot slightly moist. There is no need to water it frequently. When the growth rate is faster, you can give it more water.

3. Soil: It is better to cultivate it in fluffy and breathable sandy soil. Because the roots of the plant are fleshy, if the soil is not permeable, the roots will rot more easily.