How to grow cactus fingers on the balcony, what should be paid attention to

1. Lighting

The fairy finger loves sunlight very much and needs to be exposed to sunlight all year round. Otherwise, the branches and stems will become smaller, the number of flowers will decrease, the flowering period will be shortened, and the ornamental value will be greatly reduced. Place it on the balcony for maintenance. Only by ensuring sufficient light can it carry out photosynthesis normally and synthesize nutrients to promote the plant to be strong and powerful and the flowers to bloom smoothly. However, the summer sun is very strong and requires proper shade to prevent the stem segments from shrinking and yellowing.

2. Watering

It is drought-resistant and does not require much water, but in order to ensure good growth, it needs to maintain sufficient moisture during the growing seasons of spring and autumn. Do not water it too much, just add water to keep it moist, otherwise it will cause the roots of the plant to rot and the flowers will wither and fall off. When it is in dormancy, care should be taken to control watering.

3. Fertilization

It does not like excessive fertilizer, but growth and flowering require nutrient support, so it needs to be fertilized every 10-15 days. Before flower bud differentiation, phosphorus fertilizer should be applied every 7-10 days. It will enter dormancy in winter and semi-dormancy in summer. During this time, growth is slow and fertilization needs to be stopped.

4. Temperature

It likes warmth, and the suitable temperature is kept at around 15-25℃. It cannot tolerate cold, so it must be kept above 10℃ in winter.