How to fertilize cactus and what fertilizer to use

1. Fertilization time

The best time to fertilize a cactus is when it is growing faster, specifically from March to October. The right amount of fertilizer will help its growth.

2. Fertilizer Types

Cactus does not have high requirements for the type of fertilizer, and general organic liquid fertilizer is sufficient. You can buy it from a store or make it yourself at home. For example, you can use hoof horns, bone meal, etc., soak them in water to make fertilizer.

3. Fertilization method

1. Whether you make the fertilizer yourself or buy it from a store, you need to dilute it with water before applying it. The specific ratio can be determined based on the fertilizer instructions or the specifically formulated fertilizer. After dilution, it can be poured on the surface of the soil.

2. The frequency of fertilizing cactus can be determined according to the season. The growth rate is relatively fast in spring and autumn and can be controlled to once every half a month. Summer is the most vigorous growing period, which can be controlled to once every 10 days or so.

IV. Precautions

1. When choosing fertilizer, be careful not to choose fertilizer containing too much salt, as this kind of fertilizer is not good for the growth of cactus.

2. In addition, in winter, it may be the dormant period of cactus. It is not suitable to fertilize at this time. It is better to fertilize temporarily until spring.