Raising cactus is not considered professional. These 5 varieties are very cute. Do you know which ones they are?

1. Red Thorn Sunrise

To put it bluntly, the Red Thorn Sunrise has thorns that can turn red. It is a species that can be used to appreciate both flowers and thorns. The thorns are relatively thick and very strong. The newly grown thorns are all red, and the color will gradually become lighter as they grow and develop. The arrangement of the thorns is quite distinctive. There are 8 thorns in each row, and the 7 thorns form a circle, and the middle thorns are tightly surrounded. It looks very interesting. I heard that if you want it to bloom, it must grow to 15 years old. It can only be above 1 cm. There is also a variety of yellow thorns on the market, also called yellow thorn sunrise and golden razor jade.

2. Immortal Jade

Immortal Jade is the same as Red Thorn Sunrise. They are all types of flowers and thorns. Their thorns can also turn into bright red, but they are just fairy jade. The thorns are much longer than those of the Red Thorn Sunrise, and they look a bit messy. The milky white plush in the base is more obvious. It was difficult to distinguish the two types of cacti at the beginning, but fortunately I marked them with signs in advance.

3. Yuweng

Yuweng feels very upright. Although there are thorns on all the balls, they don’t feel thorny to the touch. They are very furry and cute. When this type of cactus is in full bloom, it blooms in circles, like a garland of flowers. After the flowering period, it can also produce pink fruits, making it a very suitable cactus for maintenance on the balcony.

4. Golden Tiger

Golden tiger, also called golden tiger, is a larger cactus. Golden tigers as big as washbasins are often seen in flower markets. It may look super shocking. I heard that this type has certain Feng Shui significance, and many people regard it as the best choice for home potted plants. What I purchased was a very small ball. Although it is small, it still cannot hide its domineering appearance. It has strong thorns and a golden color. Although it is easy to grow, people who love flowers say that it is difficult to see them bloom. .

5. Ice and Snow

The Ice and Snow Cactus is my favorite among these types. The ball is very round and the thorns are small and dense. The middle thorns are very prickly to the touch. , the white thorns at the bottom are as soft as feathers, some like small snowflakes, and look very beautiful. When in full bloom, flower buds will appear from the balls, which are white in color. Although the balls are not large, the number of flowers is still relatively large.

Cactus maintenance:

Because cactus must grow to a certain crown diameter before it can bloom, so when I choose a pot, I always use a large and deep one. The pot will be several times larger than the purchased ball. As for the soil layer, the nutrient soil used for succulent seedlings is 40% granular and 60% culture soil. Cacti are particularly resistant to drought. During the maintenance process, we must control watering. We must wait for the bonsai soil to dry completely before watering. It is better to be dry than wet. I bought Xiyingchun at the flower market because it was watered too much and all of it rotted. Many months after I went to the flower market to see my boss, the Xiyingchun had already been reduced by several sizes due to the dry fields, but it was still alive. This shows that if you want to grow a cactus well, you need to reduce watering. It is very likely that the frequency of watering will not exceed 10 times a year.

Except for watering and bonsai soil, cactus is most afraid of cold. The temperature of the maintenance environment in winter must not be less than 5 degrees, otherwise it will easily die of cold. If you want the cactus to bloom, you need to get more sunlight and increase fertilizers. As long as the ambient temperature does not exceed 40 degrees, potted cacti can be exposed to the sun. Lack of light will not only affect blooming, but also cause the balls to grow. Fertilizing is also very important. Although it is winter now, the room temperature can reach about 20 degrees, so I will add a little Huaduoduo No. 2 only when watering. The purpose is to see the flowers in spring and summer.

For those who want to grow cactus but don’t know which variety to choose, you can refer to these 5 types. If you are a flower lover and have a lot of cacti, you are welcome to recommend good-looking varieties (I would like to express my gratitude here), and I only know about 20 varieties at a time.