Looking for a stunning plant addition to your space that’s both low maintenance and visually striking? Look no further than the cactus plant!!. Cactus are popular choices to plant in pots or in gardens for ornamental effects.
Cactus is a thick fleshy plant that grows in different parts of the world. One can grow a cactus plant as an indoor plant in a pot. The Cactus plant has a very unique feature to conserve water which is why they can survive in a dry environment as they can have water stored inside them. This is a unique factor of the cactus plant. Cactus is a desert plant as they grow in dry places, these plants have sharp spines or needles which provide great protection to this plant. The family of cactus is Cactaceae, with nearly 2,000 species. The word Cactus is derived from Latin.
Care
Watering your cactus is important, especially during its first season in a new planting container. These cacti need to be watered infrequently, once a month or even less is optimal. Make sure you check the soil before watering, as these cacti do not like to be waterlogged or soggy. When the cactus is dormant in the winter, water it even less.
Cacti are like camels so when watering give them a lot so they can drink it all up. Be sure to use fast-draining soil in order to avoid root rot.
