Growing Cacti In An Indoor Garden
If your home is running short on space and resources, yet covet a home garden, you cant do better than opt for cacti plants. Cacti plants require far less water than other plants and are pretty sturdy. Since cacti need plenty of sunlight, putting them on a windowsill will certainly make them feel at home. Depending on the type of cactus you buy, you may need to water it once a week or maybe once a month (the recommended schedule for watering cacti).
Cacti flourish in coarse soil, so it is better to use a soil that is specifically designed for cacti rather than a generic mix. The same holds true when you are looking for a good fertilizer. And be careful how you water it. The best method of watering it is to place the pot in a shallow dish filled with water. The plant will gradually absorb the water through the drainage hole. You need not worry about watering the plant again for a month or so unless it seems to be drying up.
Exercise caution while handling your cactus. Put it in a large-sized pot or if you have put it in a smaller one, wrap a newspaper around it whenever you want to shift it somewhere. If the thorn of the cactus pricks you, remove it with a pair of tweezers or use some tape.
However the tough reputation of cacti seems to have worked to their disadvantage. Cacti owners often tend to neglect them precise because they seem to survive in harsh conditions and can tolerate huge amounts of abuse. If this abuse is pushed too far, the cactus can shrivel up from prolonged drought. However it is also equally easy to revive them with the right kind of care, water, temperature and soil, and they will soon be as good as new again.