How to plant a cactus?

A spiny cactus for many growers is the favorite among pets on the windowsill. Like other plants, this flower has some special care features. The same applies to landing. So, for beginners "kaktusistov" we will talk about how to properly plant a cactus.

How to plant a cactus procession?

1. Initially, the process is, as a rule, neatly separated from the mother plant with a sharp knife. An important point in how to plant a cactus without roots is the need to dry the cutting site. To do this, place the appendix in a dark place for a week.
2. Then prepare the correct substrate for the "thorn": fine pebbles, sand, fallen leaves, pebbles (85%) mix with sod or leafy soil (15%).
3. Pay attention to the pot: first, it must necessarily have drainage holes. If they are not, then make them yourself. Secondly, the capacity should correspond to the size of the cactus: for a small pet, a large pot will be fatal, as the roots will rot. Prepared substrate is recommended to be disinfected in the oven by calcination.
4. Before planting the cactus in a pot, put drainage (claydite, large stones) on the bottom of the container, then pour the substrate.
5. After this, make a small groove with your finger, lower a small pebble to the bottom and plant the procession. A pebble will not let the "child" rot away.
6. Put the pot with the young cactus in a dark place for a few days. The first time watering the "baby" can be in a week.

As for how to plant a cactus or transplant it, then it is performed in a similar way to planting the shoot.

How to plant a cactus from seeds?

Growing cactus from seeds - it's not quite simple, but quite possible. Purchased seeds must first be solution of potassium permanganate for 24 hours. For sterilization it is necessary to prepare a solution at the rate of 1 g of substance per 1 liter of water. Do not forget about the soil - the preparation of the substrate we described above. It should also be disinfected in the oven for half an hour. The container for planting should be shallow, in its bottom make drainage holes, place the drainage and the substrate itself.

If you talk about how to plant the seeds of cactus, then note that they can simply be evenly spread on the surface of the soil, and can be deepened by 1 cm. The first watering is best done by immersing the pot in a container of water. Cover the pot with a film or glass and place in a room with an air temperature of + 15 + 25 ° C. When the seeds ascend, artificial light should be placed above the container.