Cactus and Succulent

Cacti and succulents are easy to care, basically very little require.

According to wikipedia, A cactus (plural: cacti, cactuses or cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity.



Light : Most cacti and succulents need good to full sun, but there are the exceptions. These would include jungle cactus such as Schlumbergera and Rhipsalis. Certain Aloes and Howarthias do well in filtered sun also.

Temperature : Prevent from freezing.

Water : During growing season (spring to summer) water thoroughly and let the soil dry before rewatering. Try to water when a sunny day. The best to water is in the morning so than excess will evaporate in the sunlight. Do not over watering. It is better to use clay pot.

Fertlizer : Generally need less feeding and not so often, houseplant fertilizer is good for cacti.
Never feed for new purchase or transplated cactus. Give them a month to adjust their condition. Feed 3 times a year.

Soil : Use soil special for cactus or a good general soil mix with perlite or any other non porous material such as rocks or pumices.  Choose clay pot , there are pros and cons to using either clay or plastic. Really it doesn't matter, the important is good drained soil . However, clay pot tends to more tolerant to over watering.