Keeping Cactus Happy

Posted on 31 May, 2009 17 comments

Seen some wonderful Cactus Photos here on GOY that Members Hywel, Sandra, Trees&Things, Mikec & Drfadin have loaded of their own collection & so today i purchased My 1st three :)

Only £2.98 which i thought was good :) They were pot bound so i repotted them with some Cactus Soil

They Look Healthy & Happy Now but how do i keep them this way ? Any advice very much appreciated,Many Thanx Jac x

Comments

Blodyn

In summer plenty of sun. Water well but allow soil to dry out in between waterings.

In winter keep cool but frost free. Give a good soaking about once every month in mild weather only. Give full sun in winter if possible.

You've got 3 nice ones for a start Jacque.

31 May, 2009

Jacque

A Big Thanx Hywel :) what about the Little Stones/Grit some have around their base ? should i buy some & do the same Hywel ? :/

31 May, 2009

Blodyn

You could put grit around the base. It may help to prevent roting of the stem but it's not essential. It looks nice though. Also make sure you have plenty of drainage in the pot.

31 May, 2009

Jacque

Thanx 4 all the Info Hywel :)

31 May, 2009

Blodyn

You're welcome Jacque :o)
Good luck with your cacti.

31 May, 2009

Jacque

:) Im sure with all the great advice Hywel they do will now :)

31 May, 2009

Sanbaz

how do you manage to repot them jacque so prickley, and without damaging them

31 May, 2009

Jacque

Hi San i used a Strip of News Paper & Wrapped it around it & used half a clothes peg to push soil down & around :)

31 May, 2009

Sanbaz

good thinking,, always wondered on that one,, :o))

31 May, 2009

Sandra

they look good ;-))
you can get fish tank garvel in loads of colours...i like to decorate the soil with all sorts.

31 May, 2009

Jacque

OOOOOOoo Sandra i love all the coloured stone u use :) is that the best way 2 buy Coloured stone for Cactis? :)

31 May, 2009

Sandra

i have fads as to what i put round mine. i like the fish gravel coz it comes in loads of colours and stays bright colours for years. i like those glass pebbles too

31 May, 2009

Jacque

Yes i love the Glass 1s Sandra iv been looking at some 2day & i think their way 2 much money for what they are :/

31 May, 2009

Sandra

i pick up odd ones in the pound shops. my favorite a the moment is crushed oyster shells. i get it at the farmers stores. you are supposed to feed it to your turkeys..lol

31 May, 2009

Jacque

LOL :) Fab Idea Sandra il check out the Pound shops nex time im in Town :)

31 May, 2009

Donnah

Jacgue I have just done a catus garden I will put a photo on to show you.I have had the catus in the greenhouse for 3 years in little pots they did well to survive the winters

1 Jun, 2009

Jacque

Wow Donna they sound super cant wait2 see the Pic :)

1 Jun, 2009

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