Do cacti need watering?

1. Is it necessary to pour

Many people believe that since cacti can survive in very dry deserts, they must not need water. In fact, this view is not very reasonable. This just shows that the cactus itself is more drought-resistant, not that it does not need water to grow. However, overall, its water requirement is much less than other plants.

2. How to water

As for the specific amount and frequency of watering, it is best to regulate it according to its variety and season. Generally speaking, the growth is vigorous in spring, and the temperature rises quickly, so the demand is large and watering is required about once a week. In the summer, we will discuss this situation on a case-by-case basis. Some varieties hibernate in the summer, so watering needs to be controlled at this time; there are also varieties that do not hibernate at this stage, so their growth will still be relatively vigorous, so the number of waterings should be more than in spring, about once every three to four days.

If there is too little water, the cactus is likely to turn yellow and dry out. In autumn, watering is similar to that in spring, and the rules are basically the same. In winter, it also depends on the variety. Some varieties hibernate in winter, so reduce watering. Some varieties do not hibernate in winter, but it depends on the temperature. If the temperature is above fifteen degrees, you can water normally; if the temperature is too low, do not water or reduce the amount.