Keeping Cactus Happy

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.

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

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.

Thanx 4 all the Info Hywel :)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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