How to grow caterpillars to make them bloom quickly and abundantly (how to grow caterpillars to make them bloom quickly and abundantly)

Growth habits of caterpillar fairy finger

Sandalwood is a finger-shaped cactus that prefers a sunny, warm and dry growing environment. It can tolerate drought, but avoids waterlogging and cannot tolerate severe cold.

Except for the midsummer season when it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight and provide appropriate shade, sufficient light is needed in other seasons to prevent the fleshy stems from growing too long and becoming thinner, which would look unsightly.

It is easy to grow in groups, slowly becoming full of pots, and with the extension of the cultivation time, some long branches can even grow hanging down from the pot. Daily care and watering are suitable for watering thoroughly when the soil is dry to avoid root and stem rot due to water accumulation in the pot.

For clusters of fairy fingers that have been cultivated for 2-3 years, you can apply some diluted phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in spring to promote flowering and make them more ornamental!

How to plant caterpillar fairy finger

Caterpillar fairy fingers are generally transplanted by cuttings. If your relatives or friends have this plant at home, you can divide a few "little fingers" for cuttings. The cutting medium can be sandy loam, humus soil, or general nutrient soil.

The root system of the white sandalwood fairy finger is shallow, but it tends to grow in groups, and its body is covered with thorns, so it is not suitable to repot frequently.

When potting, it is advisable to use red pottery or coarse pottery pots with a slightly larger diameter and better air permeability. It does not need to be particularly deep, but sufficient growth space should be reserved to avoid the need for frequent repotting later.

After potting, spray a little water on it and place it in a diffused light environment to acclimate. After a week, gradually increase the light. It will take about 2 weeks for the plant to take root and grow rapidly.

For daily maintenance, maintain sufficient light and water when the soil in the pot is basically dry. It usually takes 1-2 years for the plant to fill the pot.

It is relatively hardy and easy to grow. It can be grown outdoors except in extremely hot and cold seasons. Avoid prolonged rain and excessive exposure to the sun in summer. Keep the soil in the pot dry when the temperature is around 5℃ in winter and move it to a warm and ventilated place to overwinter.

Caterpillar fairy finger can tolerate barrenness and only needs to be repotted once every two years. It should be kept in sufficient light at ordinary times and can grow tenaciously even if it is only watered. But if you want it to grow stronger, you can apply some diluted water-soluble fertilizer or sprinkle a little slow-release fertilizer in the pot.

【 Kind tips 】

The fairy finger usually enters a dormant period in winter. If you want the fairy finger to spend the winter safely, you must keep it warm. Expose it to the sun in time during the day and place it in a warm environment at night to promote its growth.