How To Keep Care Of Cactus. Outdoor cacti need to be watered less and covered with burlap to. The cactus is a desert plant and enjoys a hot sunny environment.
Keep the plant in a well-lit location like near a window away from direct sunlight too much heat and light can stunt growth and burn the. During winter water your plants once every two weeks. Your cactus needs light to stay healthy and alive.
Let the cactus recover on a paper towel and repot in a few days and the cactus should bounce back within a week or two.
If youre growing your plant from a cutting rather than buying a young cactus plant ensure that you dont water the cutting. If its too spiny for this fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a dab of dishwashing liquid and swish the cactus gently to get rid of an accumulated dirt or dust. In the spring and summer when your desert cactus is actively growing and blooming or both water whenever the compost begins to dry. Cactus plants are typically associated with desert climates but both cacti and succulents make excellent landscaping plants nearly anywhere.