Discover the Fascinating World of Cacti and Succulents
Succulents (of which cacti are the prickly variety) have evolved to survive in the most challenging of environments, so they are perfectly adapted to modern home living and are almost fuss-free!
Watering and Feeding
While cacti survive on little water, they will not thrive. From April to September, water weekly, allowing the compost to soak up water and drain freely. Feed with a general-purpose feed at 1/4 strength once a fortnight.
From October to March, water only when the compost has dried and then only enough to stop plants shrivelling.
Sun or Shade?
Keep your plants in bright but not direct sunlight – an east or west-facing windowsill is ideal.
Keep plants frost free – although some will tolerate low temperature, in general they need to be kept above 8-10°C, so make ideal houseplants.
“Remember, cacti are prickly beggars! Always wear protective clothing when handling…
Potting Info
Always use specialist cactus compost when potting – it’s sandier and grittier than ordinary compost and helps to keep the plants dry.
Top Tip
Dust can build up over time, so keep a soft paintbrush handy to remove it as necessary.
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