How and When to Water a Cactus / Cactus Care Ep. 01

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Күн бұрын

Everything you need to know about watering cactus. We’ll be talking about when to water your cactus including the main factors to consider, how to water cactus, and the best type of water to use. I will also share some personal tips in watering so be sure to watch the video until the end.
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00:00 Intro
0:34 When or how often do you water cactus?
4:21 How to check if the soil mix is dry?
5:24 How to water cactus?
6:41 What time of the day is best to water cactus?
7:13 What type of water is best for cactus?
7:41 Watering tips
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@theplantprinceph 7 ай бұрын

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@Joey-sd2uq 3 күн бұрын

Very informative, well done!😊

@theplantprinceph 2 күн бұрын

Thank you

@anj7237 Жыл бұрын

Your content is well put! I love how you thoroughly explained everything.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your valuable feedback. I appreciate it so much.

@LeighBWhite Жыл бұрын

Your video was extremely informative and your tips were very useful! I had ZERO prior knowledge of cactus care ... My cactus and I both thank you SO much!

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! Good luck on your cactus journey, Happy gardening!

@suedobak4971 Жыл бұрын

wonderful video.... I'm saving this one so I can come back when I need to refresh my memory. Thanks

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped you. Thank you for watching! 🤗

@dianewest5808 9 ай бұрын

This guy is well schooled in everything cactus & explains everything very well. I’ve used several of his videos with great success & will continue to do so.

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these words. I really appreciate it! I’m glad that my videos are helpful.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Closed Caption / English Subtitles are available for convenience and for those who prefer to read while watching. You can also auto translate it to your preferred Language. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback - don't hesitate to comment. Thank you for watching! 🫶🏼

@jude1515 6 күн бұрын

Good video.

@theplantprinceph 2 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kevintruck0 Жыл бұрын

Yes! So glad you making vids again! 👍🏼👏🏼

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

More to come! Thank you for your continous support 😊🫶🏻

@tutupwd 6 ай бұрын

Valuable discussion.Knowledge gaining. I loved it rhoroughly. Plesant video described in lucid manner. ❤

@theplantprinceph 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@FreemanF39 4 ай бұрын

Your explanation is clearer than other vloggers, thanks

@theplantprinceph 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video! Thank you for your feedback!

@edithmateo1599 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very good information and tips

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for watching!

@jennybalatbat8611 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content 👌. I've learned so much. The way you explained from A...to...Z. Thank you. Moving on to your next video. 😃

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Salamat po.

@jianhoang 11 ай бұрын

Very very informative ❤ thank you

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you also for watching!

@artinthesingularity-px4ss 2 ай бұрын

second video Ive watched of yours. Already impressed by your content.

@theplantprinceph 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad my videos were helpful.

@SuhendraSukiman Жыл бұрын

thank you for the information

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and Thank you for watching! 🤗

@TheUrmi 10 ай бұрын

Very informative vide

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you

@spicychilicrisp Жыл бұрын

Great video

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@mimirose4012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

No problem. Thank you for watching!

@mimirose4012 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@adhijitchakraborty5195 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained every aspect of watering cactus. Thank you

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Most welcome😊 Thank you for watching!

@user-wf8yv2nl6g Жыл бұрын

hello thank you very much🌹🌹🌹

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for watching!

@jeffanthonyaton8314 Жыл бұрын

PERFECT!!! Nauurrr

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@sadettin2720 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for good video☺️ Please can you prepare video for tephrocactus geometricus cares?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you! Unfortunately, I can’t help you with that. I don’t have a Tephrocactus geometricus. But I would love to have one. If ever I’ll have one in the future, I’ll share my experience and make a care guide.

@neziadias7163 8 ай бұрын

Maravilhosos❤

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FreemanF39 4 ай бұрын

❤

@leggo971 Жыл бұрын

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@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

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@andreidue7631 Жыл бұрын

First 💚 Next Vlog po mga Stinkies nyopo🙏 I hope ma Notice💚

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Try ko, medyo magulo kasi mga stinkies ko hindi ko pa naaayos and nagulo ang mga ID.😅

@Sarisgtz93 10 ай бұрын

This video was very informative thank you so much! just a question. How do you water a cactus that is planted in a terrarium? since you cant see the water draining

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I don’t put them on terrarium since they will be prone to root rot and overwatering. It’s best to pot cactus in pots with drainage holes.

@reykennethtorres1054 Жыл бұрын

ganda premium na premium mga gymno..... sarap bumili ngayon ng var gymno mura pa kasi ngayon...

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kaya nga po, andaming mura na magagandang Gymnocalycium na promising ang patterns.

@rolexaddict4344 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the video but I have a question. How often do you use growth hormone and B1 vitamin when watering ?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! For newly potted cactus: I use it every week for almost 2 months. This will help them establish faster. For establish cactus: I use it once every 3 months or when I remember it.

@Sugarshane88 4 ай бұрын

Where do you get the growth hormone

@brentparkinson4966 9 ай бұрын

Hi! I have my baby cacti currently on a south facing windowsill in the UK where it can be quite bright and warm on a sunny day. Where else can I put my baby cacti for the three months before opening them gradually?

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

South facing windowsill is actually a perfect spot. Unless there’s a problem, you don’t have to relocate your cactus. If you have a greenhouse that would be better, or you could also put them under grow lights just be careful not to place them near it since it may cause sunburn.

@yaddahaysmarmalite4059 5 ай бұрын

I've made the mistake of underwatering my cacti. People think that because they live in the desert they only need watered a couple times a year or something like that. Its not true. They may survive treatment like that but they won't grow or flower. As you said, keeping the feeder roots from desiccating without rotting is the trick.

@theplantprinceph 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I learn that trick from Thailand and Japanese growers.

@reginamariano7019 2 ай бұрын

Hi sir thanks po sa very informative video I just want to ask po how to use/apply po nung B1 and Siam rooting hormones Thanks po sir

@theplantprinceph 9 күн бұрын

Hello po. May video po ako discussing how to use them. ‘Yung video po about biostimulants. I think nadiscuss ko po roon if paano gamitin mga ‘to.

@imtiazhalder Жыл бұрын

In india summer days are very hot and cactus on my balcony their soil dry very quickly. I gave them stored tap water thrice in a week. And some small cactus ruined it's natural color and turned yellow. What to fix please help.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

There are several reason why cactus turn yellow. First is probably because of sunburn. Since small cactus are vulnerable they may get sunburn from sudden extreme temperature changes, especially if the cactus is in direct sunlight. Unfortunately if this happen, you can’t fix it. The solution would be, put it in a more shaded area, or put it under filtered sunlight (with UV plastic sheet). Second would be too much watering and not allowing the roots of the cactus to breathe. Too much water makes it impossible for air to travel to the roots. With no aeration, the roots would likely to get root rot especially if your soil is not gritty. Make sure that you allow the cactus to dry in between watering, and that you use a gritty soil mix to have proper aeration in the soil.

@imtiazhalder Жыл бұрын

@@theplantprincephNow i knew my mistakes i'll fix them. Thanks you soo much.❤️

@seydais612 Жыл бұрын

good day! in hot weather, the earth dries up in 3 days, does this mean that you need to immediately water the cactus?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hello, I also live in a place where the soilmix dries up fast. What I usually do is to just give water enough only for the soil mix to get moist, then water the cactus fully after another days. It will be like this: * Mon - Full watering (water comes out in the pot’s hole) * Tues * Wed * Thurs * Fri - a little amount of water just to make sure that cactus roots will remain active and will not dry * Sun * Mon * Tues * Wed - Full watering (water comes out in the pot’s hole

@thanhbinhtrinh8297 10 ай бұрын

really helpful for newbie thanks a lot 😍😍😍

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

@kthehun Жыл бұрын

Where do you find your pots? I love the height

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hello, if you’re from the Philippines you can check them from Shopee. There’s an affiliate link in the description. If you’re from USA or other countries outside Southeast Asia, I’m sorry but I’m not sure where to get them. These pots were actually imported from Thailand, and China.

@Cambodia_Love_Scams Жыл бұрын

hi, do i need to wait for 1-2 weeks before i water my cactus after repotting?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hello👋🏻 After repotting, I usually water them after 3 days. This will give them time to heal the roots scars from planting/transplanting. Be careful on the amount of water you give. Since there are only a few roots, I only moisten the soilmix to encourage root growth. I do this for atleast 1-2 months. After 2 months or when I notice that there are plenty of roots, that is the time I start watering them full (until the water goes out of the bottom of the pot).

@Cambodia_Love_Scams Жыл бұрын

@@theplantprinceph thank you for the reply.

@ma.rowenalynnong3369 Жыл бұрын

Is it okay to use the water in the pond for watering my gymnocalycium?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

As long as the water in the pond is clean, you can use it. But if the pond has algae better not use it.

@user-umcub Жыл бұрын

Rain hardly falls where I live any other tips how to make tap water healthy for them

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

If your tap water is chlorinated, you can just leave the water on a bucket overnight. The harmful components will either evaporate or sink at the bottom of the bucket.

@michellechapman6839 Жыл бұрын

I just follow my method. I water once a month. In winter months every 3 months. Can't go wrong!!

@michellechapman6839 Жыл бұрын

Echinopsis like more water during summer months .

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

That's great!

@yaddahaysmarmalite4059 5 ай бұрын

I used to think like that. Then I learned I was underwatering my cacti. I was wondering why they barely grew any for 15 years. I'll be watering them more frequently: literally as soon as the soil dries out enough.

@johnmichaelfuertez322 Жыл бұрын

Hello po ☺️

@hannhann4158 10 ай бұрын

How you fix the wrinkly cacti that have been underwater? My cactus suddenly got wrinkly after flowering

@theplantprinceph 8 ай бұрын

Just water them thoroughly, you could water them twice in one watering session to make sure the whole soil mix gets wet. It will eventually get better. If it doesn’t get plump after days from watering, I suggest to check the roots for root mealybugs or root rot.

@irenesim8609 Жыл бұрын

In your environment, how often do u water your cactus?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I really don't have an exact schedule or specific time interval. I usually check the condition of my cactus. But on average, I water my 2 inches pot cactus atleast once or twice a week, 3 inches pot cactus atleast once a week or every two weeks, and larger cactus once or twice per month. I water more frequent when it is summer or when it is windy, and less frequent during rainy season. To give you an idea, here's an example. 3 inches pot Astrophytum asterias • Usual watering will be once a week or twice a week. • During summer it will be once or twice a week (especially if the air is dry, and heat is intense) • During rainy season it will be once every two to three weeks.

@kevintruck0 Жыл бұрын

Kim do you sell any of your seeds? I’m in the USA.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m sorry. I don’t sell seeds nor plants outside the Philippines.

@kevintruck0 Жыл бұрын

@@theplantprinceph 😭 that’s okay, please let me know if that changes, if so, I’m interested in buying some seeds & plants from you. Meantime, I’ll stay watching your vids, they are great content & very helpful. I hope to have my succulents looking as beautifully as yours someday. Thanks again for sharing you succulent journey with us! 🌱 happy growing

@yaddahaysmarmalite4059 5 ай бұрын

Mesa Gardens is an excellent place to buy seeds in the USA. Old business, huge inventory. Literally a legendary business.

@danniangelocapao-an8723 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean you always water twice? A week? Twice a day but once a week?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry for the confusion. I water them twice every time I water. Basically, after I finish watering all my cactus, I go back to water them again. This will ensure that the whole soilmix is completely soak and moist.

@revmichael4 Жыл бұрын

which systemic fungicide do you use?

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I use Fungufree Plus and Folicur.

@revmichael4 Жыл бұрын

@@theplantprinceph thank you. I have the blue one right now. Can i use it? I forgot the name but i remember it was bactericide/fungicide. Copper based i think.

@yaddahaysmarmalite4059 5 ай бұрын

Are those available in the USA?

@jerwinmagno8974 Жыл бұрын

Why was i told to water only 5ml

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

Watering with 5 mL of water is not sufficient for the cactus. This will also be tiring if you have a large collection of cactus. Cactus thrive on places wherein it rains occasionally, I’m pretty sure that they sip water more than 5mL to prepare for droughts.

@alveronng9191 Жыл бұрын

Why wafer on the baes only? In the natural habitat, rain would wet the whole plant.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

I prefer watering them on the base to avoid rot and fungus especially during rainy days. Sometimes the air circulation on my place is not ideal and poor. But in days wherein it is windy, I water the whole plant.

@simsokhoon125 Жыл бұрын

Wrong! Can’t water the head of the cactuses.

@theplantprinceph Жыл бұрын

You can water the whole cactus. In their natural habitat they get wet all throughout because of rain and sometimes flash floods. You just have to make sure that your place is windy and you water the cactus when the sun is not intense preferably late afternoon or early in the morning. This is to avoid sunburn.