How to water cacti

Plants of the family of cacti, so beloved by many growers, differ in appearance and in content in the apartment. The area of growth in natural conditions in cacti is very extensive, therefore it is impossible to give a unique advice on growing for all species: each species should be considered separately. The only, perhaps, a requirement that can be attributed to all plants of this family is how to water cacti.

Watering cacti should be made with soft water without chlorine, which is necessarily present in tap water. In addition, it should not contain salt or any other impurities. Of course, the ideal solution would be to use rain or melt water, but this takes a lot of time and patience. Therefore, in a rational way, how to water cacti - is the use of all the same water that is at room temperature for at least 24 hours. During this time, chlorine, which has volatile properties, will disappear. You can also use filtered or boiled water at room temperature or slightly above the temperature. How to water cacti - on top or through a pallet? Among amateurs and specialists involved in the cultivation of these plants, there are disputes related to the fact that the absorbent part is located near the cacti in the lower root zone. Each of these two methods has its own advantages. From above it is convenient and usual to water, water flow is seen , the earth is completely impregnated, but with this method, substances that feed plants are washed from the soil. Watering in the bottom way through the pallet does not blur the earth, keeping nutrients that are washed out of the soil much longer. But in this case the flow of water is not visible, it is difficult to understand how much liquid is needed. This method is suitable for more experienced lovers of these unusual plants.

How to water cactus, through the top or through the pallet, in fact, does not play such a big role. This is more a matter of taste. In watering these plants, it is more important to observe some other points. One of them is that water should not be allowed to enter the plant stem. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the water in the pot does not stagnate. For this A good drainage is made, and when pouring from a pallet, it is necessary to drain the water after the roots have absorbed the required amount. It is important to remember that the excess water for any cactus can be disastrous, while the plant can tolerate a lack of water. The frequency of irrigation and the amount of liquid depend on the humidity and air temperature. In hot, dry summer days, daily watering of cacti is necessary. On a rainy and cool day, plants should not be watered. The most suitable time is early morning or evening. The opinion that in the summer it is better to water cacti in the evening, and in the morning at another time of the year - is unreasonable and of no fundamental importance.

In spite of the fact that dry air is well tolerated by cacti, it should not be forgotten that in the natural conditions of growth these plants are refreshed with dew. Daily spraying in the morning or in the evening from a pulverized fine sprayer, not allowing the flow of water along the trunk of a cactus, will be very appropriate. The water temperature should be slightly above room temperature, warm (about 30-40 ° C). Spraying on hot summer days should be done when the plant does not get direct sunlight. In rainy autumn days it is better to stop spraying cacti. And again resume in winter at the end of daylight hours. Leaf cacti, such as the epiphyllum or ripsalis, you can even arrange a shower, and not just spray. Due to the sharp difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures, plants are undesirable to spray near the night.