Cacti

An extensive place in modern flower growing is occupied by cacti.Fancy forms, a variety of colors and shades

An extensive place in modern flower growing is occupied by cacti. There are many varieties that are surprised by their appearance. Fancy forms, a variety of colors and shades. And to all other cactis incredibly beautiful bloom. Now there are many collectors of the rarest and unusual species.

Cash care

Cacti can be divided into two types: deserted and forest. The first love open bright sun. Optimal for such species are the southern windows. Such cacti need minimal watering. Summer 1 time per month, in the winter every 2-3 months. Such cactis includes: Ceres Peruvian, Echinopsis, Pletoid Aporocatus, Espola Wool, Echinocactus Gearson, Hamucereus

Sylvester, astrophitum Capricorn, SPOVATION, GOLDENOYA PARDIY, NOTO CACTUS, REVERSION Dwarf, crossing and dr.

All these species with proper care are well bloom and at home. Some truth only to achieve 3-4 years. Forest cacti well place on the eastern and northern windows. They prefer a half-sun, open sunshine rays. But winter watering it is also worth limiting. These include: Sygocactus (Decembrist), Epiphillum, Ripzolidopsis.

Sometimes people make a big mistake. Buying expensive, rare varieties of cacti people do not take into account the peculiarities of care of them, and unfortunately the plant dies. Cash care is not very complicated, but you need to follow several criteria. Need to monitor the ambient temperature and humidity. If the cacti are on the north side, it is especially concerned with deserted varieties, they need additional lighting.

The optimal temperature of 18-20 degrees in summer and 15 degrees in winter. Forest cultures need
Good humidity. Cacti love good ventilation. It can be natural in summer, and artificial in the cold period.

Some gardeners successfully grow cacti in aquariums or under the caps. The main thing is to prevent the growth of cactus in the winter, to do this, it is good to observe the temperature regime and cut watering. And in the spring a couple of times a month spray warm water.

Transfer

The transplant is best done during the growth period, in April. In the pot, there must be a hole, and on the day you lie drainage. The soil is better to take: leaf, turf and sand (1: 1: 2). Young plants transplant annually. Old rotten roots cut.

Reproduction

Most cacti multiply cuttings. Spring from the plant cut off «kids». Invested 5-7 days. Top pot poured a layer of river sand. Then put in wet sand to a depth of 1-1.5 cm.

Pests and diseases

The most frequent disease of the cacti is defeat rot. This comes due to the mooring of the roots.

It is also attacked by parasites such as: WLL, torment Cherver, cobweb tick.