Introduction: Cacti can not only flower, but also bear fruit! Fruit can be found
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Cactus is very common in home life, as a flower that is better maintained than green lotus, it can be said to be a lazy flower. Of course, there are also people who can raise cacti to death. Most of the reasons for the death of cacti are mainly "too diligent". Cacti are drought tolerant, and over-watering is a major cause of death. In fact, in the eyes of many flower lovers, the value of cacti is not much lower than other plants. Because this plant can not only see the flowers, but also the fruit. When properly maintained, the cactus will blossom and bear fruit. And its fruit is sweet and sour, and it is the so-called unattainable!
The picture shows the flowers of a cactus
Cacti bloom around June to October of each year. Because summer is the peak season for cacti, it grows most rapidly during this period. Flowering is a very common thing. Don't look at the cactus with thorns, the ornamentality is not high, but as long as the flowers bloom, its value is greatly improved. Flowers of various colors, such as pink, red, and yellow, can bloom. However, if you want it to bloom beautifully and have a long flowering period, you usually need to pay attention to less watering and more light when maintaining.
The illustration shows the fruit of a cactus
Why is it said that the fruit of the cactus can be encountered but not sought? Because not everyone can raise cacti to fruition. Flowering is common, and the results are not simple. If you want the cactus to bear fruit smoothly, you have to work the details of maintenance. For example, after the cactus blooms, we must follow up the "fruit promotion fertilizer" in time. This fertilizer is best made with phosphorus potassium fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate. People who grow fruit trees in rural areas know that phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are the most practical fruit setting fertilizers. It is also suitable for potted fruit cultivation such as cacti.
The fruit produced by the cactus is actually edible. Sweet and sour, it is also of high value in the market. Abroad, the fruit of the cactus is also processed into canned food. Raise a pot of cactus at home, and presumably everyone is thinking about making it bear fruit. After all, it's not just about looking good and good, but more importantly, there will be a sense of accomplishment. Just like potted vegetables and potted fruit trees, if they don't bear fruit, they feel lost. Explain that you are not in place in the way of maintenance. But fortunately, cactus maintenance, as long as you have more patience, you can always raise fruit.
A summary of the tips for cactus fruit setting
Overall, it's not hard to get the cactus to set fruit. Let's sum it up.
(1) Follow up potassium dihydrogen phosphate in time after flowering.
(2) The usual maintenance should keep the potting soil dry and water less.
(3) Let the cactus potted plants see the light.
(4) Prepare neutral or slightly alkaline soil for cacti (southern flower lovers need special attention).
Some conservation knowledge about cacti is shared here. Although it has thorns, it can be appreciated as both a flowering plant and a fruit plant, so it is very worth raising a pot.
Say your cactus potted plant, did it bear fruit? Have you ever tasted the fruit of a cactus? Everyone is welcome to interact below and talk about the results of the cactus!