Best Cacti Care Tips - Cactus Watering, Lighting, Repotting, Soil, Fertilizing

Best Cacti Care Tips - Cactus Watering, Lighting, Repotting, Soil, Fertilizing - Houseplant Care 101

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In this episode of Houseplant Care 101 Series I share how to take care of your cactus houseplants. I cover cactus watering, lighting, temperature, when to repot, cactus pots, soil, and fertilization. Cacti are a perfect houseplant, but they do have certain care requirements. This epiosde will help set yo up to success when it comes to caring for your cactus. These are tips that will make your houseplants love you! I hope you enjoy! Subscribe for more houseplant videos like plant shopping and plant hauls. Thanks for watching friends! This episode was sponsored by rePotme.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CACTUS HOUSEPLANT:
0:00 Intro Cactus Care
1:35 Are Cacti Succulents?
2:25 Desert Vs. Jungle Cacti
4:07 Cactus Watering
7:58 Cactus Lighting
9:55 Cactus Temperature
11:11 When To Repot A Cactus
12:49 Best Pots For Cacti
14:52 Cactus Appreciation
15:57 Correct Pot Size
16:35 Cactus Soil
19:14 Fertilizing Cacti
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@LulaMae21 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother used to grow enormous pots of bright pink flowered Christmas/Thanksgiving cactus in her enclosed back porch. She gave me one as a teenager and I promptly killed it. I asked her about them shortly before her death and I learned they'd been outside when it got too cold and they all died. Now I try to grow them in her memory. Desert cacti do fine all year here in NC although I do sometimes bring them inside on very cold nights just in case! Cacti are really cool. I'm especially fond of the fuzzy/hairy/cobwebbed ones.

@GumbiiGrows Жыл бұрын

don't know if i posted this before, but i maintain and grow a couple thousand jungle cactus at the los angeles arboretum... some quick tips for these guys... they do need way more water than a common cactus... if they're outside, a once a week, or sometimes twice a week shower if it's hot... they need a very loose soil, almost airoid mix... we use a third orchid bark, third perlite, and a third of violet mix, or shade mix... anything that is considered an acid mix... they love being root bound... the more root bound the better... these plants grow in the "crotch" of other trees on loose leaf litter... their roots don't spread out or anchor them, but they do keep them compact... and in place... dappled, or filter light is best... they need airflow... and most of them their fruits are edible... the rhip you have growing in water might be rhipsalist micrantha... the other looks like rhipsalis capilliformis... well, the guys in the club got into an argument because we weren't sure what it was... but i got one just like it from walmart, and this past heat wave i got, it died... i had it in the living room... good luck with your plants... great video like always...

@GumbiiGrows Жыл бұрын

also, we only fertilize them twice a year... LOL... well, rhipsalis aren't grown for their blooms... but if you grow eiphyllum, you fertilize for flowers around february, before spring... depends on the weather... once it gets warmer, use ferts for blooming... then after the blooming season (spring) fertilize for growth... they will grow all the way until say november... well, here anyways... then you cut back on watering and fertilization... hope that helped... lol...

@AT-jm4dl Жыл бұрын

Interesting that you have orchid bark in your cactus soil mix. I might try mixing some of those in with my cactus soil when I repot. My cacti are outside in the spring and summer. I give them a really good watering every two weeks. In the fall and winter I give each a little bit of water once a month. I do have a melocactus azureus that I think is used to a more tropical climate, so I give it more water than my other cacti even in the winter. I have a rhipsalis from walmart too that is dropping leaves like crazy. I have no idea if it's dying or not. It's not overwatered or under watered - I always check the soil with a meter to see if I should water or not. It's in a bright, indirect light location. I do not have high humidity in my apartment. Do you have any idea the reason for dropping leaves ? Thanks.

@GumbiiGrows Жыл бұрын

@@AT-jm4dl ugh, i hate that... they drop the whole stem from the base right...?? it's just not happy where it's at... it could also be rotting from the roots... this is why we grow them in such loose soil... we don't have the steady temps that the growers have in their green house... always repot... the reason we use perlite and bark and not pumice, and vermiculite is because all our plants are in hanging baskets... it's lighter this way... sucks to water them, but give it like a 1" lip... repot it, check the roots... once the roots are gone, they won't grow back... all it's doing is making cuttings of itself and trying to root somewhere else... and like i said, they need air flow and a bit more light than you think... they do way better outside than inside the home...

@LifewithAshleyAnita Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@serenitygardenaviary Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Just what I needed. I removed my two easter cactus plants to an area where they will receive reduced lighting/daylight basically. The rest of my cacti are in the spa garden with artificial light 12-14 hours per day. The lights in there are on timers. Plan to leave settings 12-14 throughout entire year. Will be first winter with mini cacti.

@nathaliescharf2838 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, love this video! Yes please for a video about the difference between euphorbia and cacti. ❤

@marieclark4609 Жыл бұрын

Hi Asheiy 🖐 I love every single one of your cactus that you're showing and you really give some great tips on how to take care of them I really enjoyed this video

@karlareyes4688 6 күн бұрын

I loved loved this video! 🤩🤩 You are great at explaining and showing. I like you energy 😊 I'm a fairly new plant parent and I have one cactus 🌵 thanks to your advice im sure he'd thrive 😊 i feel confident to get some more cacti 😊

@kerrytraeger6769 Жыл бұрын

Since watching you I've been inspired to buy cacti. My 11 year old daughter and I have purchased quite a few cuties. I'm in love with them all. 2 are flowering now. One has the cutest little salmon pink flowers, with burgundy spikes and lots of white fluff. I stare at her all the time. 😉

@bluebinstein 9 ай бұрын

did you get an aloe vera yet? my friend had one with so many pups it broke the pot.

@sassyjaxxy 23 күн бұрын

So helpful for my new plant obsession!

@spacecase Жыл бұрын

Column - manure! 😂😂😂

@solstice3120 29 күн бұрын

I’m a fan of putting cactus in terricotta cause I can see how wet the soil is by how dark the pot is I wait until til the pots are pretty much dry and light orange then drown them and wait agin normally about 2 weeks ish depending how hot it is out side

@WVJeeper1968 9 ай бұрын

Just scored 2 new cacti from lowes for $5! Old man and bristle brush. Also got a fairy castle from CVS for $5! Makes 12 for me now. Thanks for the info

@andrewhines2565 Күн бұрын

Lowe’s and Home Depot have some sick ass cacti sometimes

@maureenlehman139 Жыл бұрын

Great video Ashley! I learned a few things that I didn’t know. Your cactus collection is beautiful!

@kristileyva7423 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I love cacti and succulents so much. They are all I have as living in SoCal they thrive!! Love to see more cacti/succulent info videos!! 🌸🌵☀️

@MsRoun Жыл бұрын

Happy Weekend Ashley! 💚💚😊

@Pervydachny Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for the interesting and helpful video. Ladybugs are adorable! Good luck to you👌🌻🐦

@lindalester3642 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos 🌵🌵

@roberthopson6147 11 ай бұрын

great tips: getting hotter every year here in Texas, so I am starting cactus gardening. appreciate your knowledge

@mariahastings3966 Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos. watching all the way from Samoa .

@LuisRivera-io9sx Жыл бұрын

Great video, it help me understand my cacti!

@teresagayle8316 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video

@tpants2323 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! I don't fertilize my plants but now I'm really wondering if I should...

@tammyallen5969 10 ай бұрын

❤ Wow, thx! Loved video & def want too see more from ya😊

@LifewithAshleyAnita 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@user-rd3gd7vm2l 9 ай бұрын

Tip for terraccoa weight confusion to see if they need watering.: weigh the pot just after repotting before watering and jot it down, then weigh again after watering & jot it down and then if you're not sure if you should water it, weigh it again to check where it is between those two weights!

@albaluis75 Жыл бұрын

Me gusta mucho ver tus vídeos❤

@user-ze6vv4xy9i 4 ай бұрын

love your sharing❤

@jeannemuller7625 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@leishiwonmc 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful all plants are so healthy and nice

@Yeeco Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ashley! Great video, would love to see another video on Euphorbia specifically as I've had some struggles with some (RIP variegated corn cob cactus 😢), while I seem to do okay with Cacti. Also, I've been using the repotme potting mixes and those slotted pots! Love everything I've gotten from them (and thanks for the discount code 😉)

@LifewithAshleyAnita Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thanks is Trent!

@kari9975 7 ай бұрын

I am definitely intrested in seeing a video about identifying the differences between the cacti and euphorbia!

@BeautifulColorsYoutube 8 ай бұрын

I will take any in depth videos you can think of I am tyring to learn and I like to be knowledged on all of the information

@Rhesaya 2 ай бұрын

so bagus lagi! hurrah!

@nildagarcia5398 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley love ur 🌵 pot and ur budda pot beautiful cactus thank u for the tips

@maryannmorris4608 Жыл бұрын

What's the best grow light to use indoors in the winter months

@jude1515 10 күн бұрын

Good video. I am thinking about growing cactus from seed.

@andersensandersens3543 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see your euphorbia and astrophytum collection please 🌵

@kempydupree9374 5 ай бұрын

I got a few different cactus from a plant purge and I have no idea what to do. I would love to know what you do to help save cacti

@sarah9314 Жыл бұрын

Hii so if we have a holiday cactus and it blooms in the winter nov/dec is it considered dormant? Or is it growing and we should be ok to fertilize during that time?

@annettenoga6182 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your informative video. I've read that during their dormancy, cactus should not be watered at all... and I think I will try this and see what happens. What are your thoughts?

@cindyvan635 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering do you still spray for thrips? Will it kill the Ladybugs? 🤔 Great video!!!🌵💚💚💚 love the Pumice it stays put, no floating to top of pot🤗💚🌱

@maiamystia 4 ай бұрын

I just saw my cactus leaning and I was confused so I went to check it out and I noticed that the bottom of it, that was touching the soil was all bubbly and watery. I assume it's root rot? I didn't water it often, maybe once a month and the water would drain out automatically.. so I don't know if maybe the soil didn't dry all the way through in between the watering. So I came on here and found your video.. I'm curious about the different layering technique of how some people place big stones in the pot first before the soil and even small pebbles at the top.. if that can help with the drainage? I don't know what the best layering technique is. I'd love it if you can suggest what the best thing to do is. Thanks!

@DianaCarter-yh9oc Ай бұрын

I just purchased some bulbs do I need to put them in water first

@sammysworld5485 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley. I got a cuddly cactus. Is there a special care for them? I have no idea how to care for it. I think I wasn’t watering enough. Some parts are looking brown…

@erinflannery4854 Жыл бұрын

I have to know…where did you get that Buddha planter??? ❤️❤️❤️

@tissymoore72 8 ай бұрын

After flowering and looking great it now doesn't look too good and has a fine white powder on it! Can you help please xxx

@rickydlp 11 ай бұрын

What if water soil shows dry every few days? I'm using a terracotta clay pot

@savas7035 3 ай бұрын

I m also into growing cactus .I think l m to much into it. Just to many😅

@lisaplanty 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, should I bottom water my domino cactus yes I found one after watching a few of your videos lol it is quite snug in a little pot so wondering if I should bottom water. Thanks again

@LifewithAshleyAnita 10 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@rjhall389 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. In the video you mentioned they love to be bottom watered but I’ve done some research and I’ve seen that some say to not bottom water because you don’t know how much water the root ball is taking in or consuming. Is that true? I really want to bottom water by cacti but I don’t want to kill them:(

@michellechapman8738 7 ай бұрын

I hve that buddah planter!!!

@toweralan100 8 ай бұрын

Cacti are not tiny dwarf plants who want to be in toy sized pots. Cacti can grow very quickly. A spiral column such as Cereus forbesii spiralis or Cereus peruvianus spiralis can grow 3' in a season even as a young plant. Don't torture these plants in tiny pots. The paper spine cactus is a version of the pine cone cactus. In a season, one section of pine cone cactus can fill a 10" pot with many stems up to 24" tall. That's one year. Yes, I live in Tucson. I grow a lot of cacti. Add pumice to potting mix to make it gritty and well draining. Don't be afraid to fertilize. Osmocote is fine. At the time of planting. Balanced fertilizer is ok. Here we fertilize with granular 3x a year. One last example: I started with a 6" container with 2 stems of my silver torch cactus, Cleistocactus strausii. I have a 25" container filled with stems up to 6' tall in only 3 years. Come visit Tucson and you'll have a whole new perspective on these beautiful and vigorous plants. To mimic us, add light. You'd have a blast visiting us.

@LifewithAshleyAnita 8 ай бұрын

That’s sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your tips.