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- Bizarre, impressive and spiky: the cactus greenhouse
- A sure instinct is very popular with cacti
- Fertilization of succulents in cactus greenhouse
- Tips
Cacti feel well in the greenhouse and are even easier to care for
Bizarre, impressive and spiky: the cactus greenhouse
It is one of the most demanding hobbies of recreational gardeners, when succulents are bred and propagated in the conservatory or even in a cactus greenhouse. Enough light and a pleasantly warm, not too humid climate love the exotics and reward the effort with the most beautiful flowers.
The amazing abundance of flowers and the indescribable colorfulness of these plants make many people enthusiastic cactus breeders, even if it is not easy to reconcile the many different lifestyles of this species. Although some of the species tolerate more hearty permafrost, others are not even hardy. Anyone who starts as a beginner to build up a cactus collection, starts with the best some species that are considered adaptable, who feel most comfortable between 5 and 12 ° C. Generally, a cactus greenhouse should be frost-free. For greenhouses, it is advisable to equip tables. Here is a brief overview of the feel-good temperatures of prickly plants:
A sure instinct is very popular with cacti
Even if the plants in their homeland often have to manage with little water, without this important growth factor, it still does not work. Moderate but regular watering and especially during their growing season between April and August must be, but on the principle: "rather too dry than not at all or too much"! It is not poured into the plant but onto the substrate or cactus soil. Professional cactus growers like to do the watering via automatic systems, which ensure a constant humidity in the entire environment of the plants.
Fertilization of succulents in cactus greenhouse
Also here are bishop cap, old man and mother-in-law chair real sensitives. Wrong or not fertilized at all, it takes a lot of patience before being rewarded with glowing flowers. Especially during the growth phase the irrigation water must have a adequate portion of special liquid fertilizer be added, from August then again pure, but not too cold water. Just as important as fertilizing is keeping the polluted parts of the plant absolutely clean, which is best done with a fine, slightly moistened cloth - also regularly.
Tips
Especially in a cactus greenhouse with too intense sunlight often occurs a sudden red coloration on the surface of the plants. If necessary, the respective external surfaces of the windows should then be promptly protected with a correspondingly large shading foil or a tissue mat against the excess UV radiation.