3 Things to Know on How to Grow Cactus at Home
The pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to explore new activities, and many families have been spending more time on house beautification and urban gardening. List of Contents I. Three important things to know for beginners who want to plant cacti at home II. How to produce a cactus? One popular choice for house decoration is the beautiful and spiny cactus. Growing and caring for these succulent plants can be a rewarding experience. The name "cactus" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Kaktos," which means "spiny plant." Cacti are adapted to survive in dry environments like deserts, as they have water storage in their stalks, bodies, and roots. Here are three important things to know for beginners who want to plant cacti at home: Choose or create the best garden soil: Cacti thrive in fertile soil, particularly sandy loam or sandy clay loam with organic matter. The soil should have good drainage and not retain too muc