Before you move to add cacti in indoors and outdoors, know more about it:

Cacti need bright light, whether you grow indoors or outdoors.

Amend your soil by adding a touch of fertile topsoil. Also, add organic matter (if available), or use Plantic Organic StartDrop! Liquid fertilizer. Formulated with an advanced solution of natural minerals and proteins to deliver the utmost results.

During improving the soil, add Plantic water storing crystals into the soil. It reduces water stress in plants and helps prevent over and underwatering.

While providing care, do not prune or over-water your cacti.

If you secretly love deserts and want to feel that - start growing cacti in your surroundings and make yourself lose in sandy areas. It is easy to care and perfect for houseplants and create a wonderful landscape. If you live in a cold region and want to grow this plant. Then don’t worry - there are multiple varieties of cacti which can survive in cold temperatures. Like, prickly pear cacti that withstand a slightly cold temperature. They just need light, water, food and little care, and get what you dream about cacti.

Know more how to grow Cactus.

Where to Grow a Cactus?

Before, you start planting, know more about the types of cactus, including some that grow in trees. Most people choose either to grow outdoors in the landscape or indoors as houseplants. When you purchase the plant, read its tag to know specific conditions of plants. Most cacti need full sunlight and fast-draining soil. If you plant indoors, then place them near a south or west-facing window. And give them a little love.

If you want to move indoor cacti outdoors, then place them outside when night temperatures are at least 65° F. Give them a protective spot and make them suitable for outdoor conditions, then move them to an area which gets more sun. If you are planning to move plants from indoor to outdoor - place them during morning sun.

When to Plant a Cactus?

If you want to plant cactus outside, then do it in late spring through summer. At this time, plants are actively growing - this will be easier to start and makes it simple for roots to expand quickly.

How to Plant a Cactus Outside?

1) Most types of cactus need well-drained and lightweight soil. So, take a sample of your soil to a nearby gardening centre and know your soil type. If it is not good, then improve the soil quality. Add top fertile soil and Plantic water-storing crystals. It has moisture control technology which helps absorb water and release it as needed. Enrich the top fertile soil with Plantic Organic StartDrop! Liquid plant food. It makes the soil nurtured with all essentials vital for cactus growth.

2) To plant cactus, dig a hole of as deep and equal size as the root ball or stem (some transplanted cacti don’t have large root balls).

3) Now, plant the cactus in this manner that it faces north. And mark this side with white chalk or flag. Why do you need to do this? This is because the southside of cactus receives more sun, which makes its skin tough and develops resistance against sunburn. Whereas, the north side may not be able to handle the excess sun. So, place them in a perfect spot where they get all the things which they want in the correct proportion for healthy growth.

4) Now, fill the root ball space with additional soil mixture and gently pat it.

5) After planting, water thoroughly to plant and follow the schedule.

6) If you want to plant a cactus outside which grows outdoor greenhouse or indoor, then cover it with a bit of shade cloth for some weeks. So, the plant gets used to strong outdoor conditions and sunlight.

How to Plant a Cactus Indoors?

1) If you want to plant cactus indoors, then choose a well-crafted pot that is 1 ^1/2 time as wide as the cactus root ball. If you water too much or your home tends to be humid, then choose an unglazed container - it will dry out more quickly.

2) Add Plantic organic fertilizer in the pot that helps to mix the right amount of nutrients to the soil and get started with cactus gardening.

3) Now, plant the cactus in a manner so that the stem or root ball is at the same depth as it was before transplanting. To protect your hands, use a layer of newspaper or gloves while transplanting.

4) Fill in around the root ball to properly fix it and leave a space of an inch between the topsoil layer and container rim for water.

5) Then, water thoroughly, focusing on its roots until the soil is about damp.

How to Water a Cactus?

The leading cause of cactus death and its upset mood is over-watering. And the second most reason behind it will surprise you is underwatering. It will be a little confusing -how much to water? The need for water changes according to season. So, learn more about the cactus variety you are going to plant or read the plant tag and water accordingly. Here are some recommendations for you, like - if you want to grow indoors water them when the top 3 inches of soil are dry. This means that you have to water every couple of weeks in the summer. In winter, water every 4 to 6 weeks. Its important to do a periodic checkup of soil if it looks dry or upset, then water and feed them. If you are going to plant outside, then you don’t need to water cactus unless your area hasn’t had rain for months or more.

How to Feed a Cactus?

Cacti are easy to care - that need less to grow, although you need to feed them to prevent them from dying. Use to give them a drink of Plantic Organic StartDrop! Liquid fertilizer. Its micro- nutrients technology effectively nourish the soil and enhance the beneficial microbes, which further add essentials. Its liquid formulation mixes easily with water and spreads uniformly in the soil to provide a constant amount of minerals and proteins. Its fast-acting formulation feeds the plant instantly and gives them a supercharger to do rapid rooting. After a month, when soil lacks the essentials, add Plantic Organic GreenDrop! Plant food. It contains all things which your plants need and also aids in maintaining the soil pH balance. Use according to its label direction.

How to Prune a Cactus?

You dont prune it fully, only cut the section - which is dried and can damage the whole plants health. If your cactus has grown too much, then its best to share it with your neighbour or friends. Or, plant the enlarged part in your garden.

Dealing with Cactus Problems

Cactus plants face fewer problems that’s why they are easy to maintain. Make sure to don’t over and underwater because these things can lead to rot and damage. But, if you start with Plantic water-storing crystals then this will help you overcome the drowning problem.