How often should I water my cactus?

How often should I water my cactus?

Cactus is not very short of water, so when caring for it, you can water it once every half a month or so. If you care for the cactus in winter, you should water it less often, and it is best to water it once a month or so.

When watering a cactus, you should first check whether its soil is dry. If it is moist, it is not suitable for watering. Just wait until its soil is completely dry before watering it.

What water should be used to water cactus?

1. Rice water: Rice water is easy to obtain, and it contains more trace elements, so you can use rice water to water the cactus.

2. Tap water: Generally, many people like to use tap water to water cacti, but when watering, you should pay attention to let it settle for a day first, so that some impurities can be removed before watering the cactus.

What to do if you overwater your cactus

1. Ventilation: When you water the cactus too much, you can place it in a well-ventilated place outdoors in time. This can speed up the evaporation of water and avoid water accumulation at the roots.

2. Pruning: If there is too much water and it is not easy to drain out, you can take out the cactus and check whether there are rotten roots. If so, prune it and replace it with new soil and replant it.