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- Cacti on the balcony - how does that work?
- Cactus species for the balcony box - a selection
- Beautiful cactus for the tub
- Tips
Some cacti can spend the summer on the balcony
Cacti on the balcony - how does that work?
Cacti are a familiar image on the windowsill. If the exotic succulents in the flower box on the balcony scene, the unorthodox cultivation causes a sensation. Which cactus species are suitable for this creative genius stroke can be found out here.
Cactus species for the balcony box - a selection
Discovering the right candidates for the balcony among the more than 1800 types of cactus and countless varieties can be time-consuming. To make your choice easier, we have collected a selection of recommended types and varieties for the planter:
The presented cacti stay on the balcony from May to September / October. Falling in the fall, the temperatures below the 5-degree mark, clear the box in a bright, 5 to 7 degrees cool winter quarters. Please do not give fertilizer until next spring and pour in sips every 4 to 6 weeks.
Beautiful cactus for the tub
With majestic cactus you achieve on the balcony a grandiose distance effect, which makes every viewer not only surprised at the flowering time surprised. In the big bucket, the following species and varieties meet all year round, because they are not only very large, but also completely hardy:
The roller cactus, White Tower 'keeps what the variety name promises. Over the years, the cactus reaches a height of more than 100 cm. On the south balcony, you can already look forward to the first, white flowers after 2 to 3 years. In addition, the hybrid is hardy even without rain cover - 25 degrees Celsius.
Tips
The most important requirement for healthy and magnificent cactus on the balcony is a full sun, warm and rain protected location. Flower boxes and tubs are filled with mineral-organic cactus clay. Drainage from pumice or potsherds on the bottom of the vessel prevents harmful waterlogging.