How to raise the golden finger

Golden Finger is a plant of the cactus family. It is absolutely easy to grow, drought-resistant and water-resistant, and it can survive tenaciously as long as it is not cut. Let’s take a look at how to raise the golden finger.

Light and temperature requirements

Cactus plants originally grow in arid desert areas with plenty of sunlight. When moving them to ordinary homes, the intensity of sunlight must be ensured. Full sun is enough and no shading is needed. Get more sun on sunny days, and it’s okay if there is no sun on cloudy days.

The most suitable temperature for growth is 15~22℃, and the temperature in full sunlight environment is 20~28℃. It is basically close to the temperature of human life, and there is no need for cooling or supplementary lighting when placing it at home. Be careful not to place it outdoors in winter to avoid frostbite.

Water and fertilizer requirements

When watering the Golden Finger, do not water until the soil is dry, and when you do, water it thoroughly. The most taboo thing is to water the plant with shallow water every few days, especially with the leftover water in the cup. Golden Finger is very drought-resistant. When the temperature is low in winter, it can safely survive the winter by keeping the soil in the pot slightly dry.

Golden Finger does not require much fertilizer. Fertilize once a month during the growth period. Choose decomposed cake fertilizer to dilute and soak it, and then water it with fertilizer water, or choose granular fertilizer. Stop fertilizing during the winter dormancy period.

Pest and disease control

Golden fingers like fertile, well-drained soil, so choosing the right soil before planting can reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble. First, it reduces the application of fertilizers in the later stage, and second, it reduces the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Golden fingers rarely suffer from diseases and pests, but they can be harmed by anthrax, leaf spot and scale insects. We should do a good job in prevention and control to ensure early detection and control. These diseases and pests often occur when ventilation is poor, so care should be taken to keep the breeding environment well ventilated.

Repotting

The golden finger plant does not grow very fast, but after a period of time many bulblets will grow around it and soon cover the entire surface of the pot. Usually repotting is done once every 1 to 2 years, and division can be done during repotting.