Timecode: 0:14 - 1st mistake - Planting a cactus whenever you want 1:15 - 2nd mistake - Planting a cactus in a too large container 2:10 - 3rd mistake - Using wrong soil mixtures for planting a cactus 3:19 - 4th mistake - Watering a cactus whenever you want 4:02 - 5th mistake - "The more light and higher temp. - the better it is for the plant"
In my area, I did the water only when the soil is already dry...but it shrivels all my cacti and it seems they are going to die. In desperation, what I did was/is "shower" them daily with water, sometimes twice... they became plump again and have more babies. I wonder why? I live in The Philippines...Is it maybe because my cacti where positioned in the West and they got 4hours sun in the afternoon but most of the day is bright reflective sunlight? Again, thank you. 😊 Your videos helped me a lot, specially when choosing clay pots and how to choose the right( for me) succulents and cacti.👍
I was a plant serial killer until I got my first Cactus. I have had it almost 3 years now and it flowers every year. I got another cactus and it's also growing really well. I attempted succulents, but I think that was too brave because they both died. This video opened my eyes and I think I now see what I am doing right with my cactus...still not sure about the succulents, but now I know how I can improve. Thanks so much! :D
All plant people loose plants, that's how we learn! Plus we live in different areas so we'll have different requirements ! You have a green thumb! Claim it🌵🌱
Are you leaving the succulents in the pot you but its in? Something that's really helped me is I take the pot that the plant comes in and I cut it at the bottom a little bit on the sides and planted in a new pot with fresh soil or rocks that way the plants not too shocked and it has the ability to grow its roots through the holes and slivers I've cut in the pot that I received it in I'm also killed plants that way I can't keep Rosemary alive to save my life but I have 50 other plants that are doing well some of my philodendron psyllium more floppy and got some yellow leaves but we're working on a solution
Omg, sameeee!! I love succulents but have killed every one, and I really do try. I have 1 cactus that iv had for about 4 years ( my baby) and one fishbone plant for about 2 yrs, these have been the only two iv kept alive. CNT figure out what I do wrng. Maybe I need to repot or something. I just DnT knw.
Succulents are easier for me. I can't tell when my cactus needs water or not. Succulents leaves wrinkle when they need water and get mushy when they have too much. I forgot about them and they thrive on my window.
When I was little I wanted to take care of plants, but I even failed to take care of sunflowers. My grandparents decided to get me a small cactus on my 8th birthday. Now, after more than 8 years he’s still growing strong… love that little one
I did number 2. I put a small cactus into a large pot. 8 months later, and the cactus has grown 6 times the size it was when I bought it. I guess I got lucky. :-D
I think you did get lucky. I bought a few small cacti, and made an arrangement in a wide, but not deep, pot. In less than a year, five of the six cacti in the arrangement were dead from rot. And yes, I did use cactus and succulent soil. The soil in the pot retained too much water. There was too much water to evaporate quickly, and not enough roots to absorb the moisture. I was able to rescue the surviving cactus by transplanting it into a much smaller pot. So, I learned a lesson. I will now only plant cacti in individual, size -appropriate pots. No more cacti arrangements. The arrangements might look cute and decorative, but those larger pots hold onto too much moisture.
From Arizona. 15 or so years ago my dad dug up a small cactus on a mountain in Arizona and took the dirt from below it too. Took it to Flagstaff,Az planted it in my grandma's backyard where it flourished. When he passed away, I took 1 small cactus for myself (dirt and all) and put it in a small-ish pot. 2 years later, I rarely water it, outside my porch within direct and indirect sunlight. Not as green as these cactuses but that's how it looks naturally outside so I'm not worried. Still growing next to my mom's pet rock.
I agree that most cactus are grown in greenhouses under controlled conditions and purchased and grown in very different conditions. I have been growing succulents for decades and lose plants every year. I realized that it is very difficult to grow everything under similar conditions. I have some cactus, succulents and other plants that have grown for more than thirty years and one cactus that was purchased nearly sixty years ago. The cactus was grown in the ground on the side of my parents house for twenty years with no watering except for winter rains. I enjoy watching your cactus videos and thank you again. I can drive fifty miles and see cactus growing naturally in the California Mohave desert.
I’m surprised that I’m doing it right. I’ve done my reading on cactuses and succulents. That’s very important. Knowing at least the basics. And research the plants you have and study them. It’s fun for me. I learn and see something new everyday
This top 5 is consistent with what I’ve been hearing and I have made a few of these mistakes. Hopefully my plants can adjust and thrive, but I’ll be prepared to care for them properly moving forward. Thank you.
Thanks for the helpful tips. Just purchased my 1st cactus today. Now,I'm more prepared to care for it. Even though, I already have a lot of succulents. Never had a cactus until now. Thanks a lot❤
Repotting cacti in the winter is not a problem, and is often the only time people with large collections can do so. The key rule is ONLY use dry substrate and do not water till late spring- early summer.
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You can use damp potting mix, that won't cause rot - when it's soaked, that's when rot develops. The only problem is the moisture might stimulate growth at a time when not enough light is available, and the cactus will put out a spindly little shoot. You can avoid that by keeping the cactus cool enough to make it stay dormant, which is best for them in the winter anyway, but many people don't have a place to do that.
@@carolinealtamirano5233 They need to be watered about once a month depending on how hot it is, which makes it easy to care for. Which is why the comment is funny ; you don't need to care for the cactus, it'll be alright. Attempting to water too much , moving it around etc would cause more damage than good.
I transplanted my first cactus in November into some sort of glazed pot that wasn’t big enough and later again in March or April into a terra-cotta pot that was the perfect size. I’m so lucky he’s doing well now as I was *very* uneducated of how to handle a cactus. I only got him initially because he was like a dollar.
@@sasookeuchiwa5583 how big was it when you got it? I bought one parodia leninghausii, and two mammillarias for 3 US dollars each at a local shop They're very young, the mammillarias are about 5cm tall, but the parodia is a bit older and is at about 15cm But they will overcharge you if you buy one that's older and therefore bigger...really obnoxious honestly Same shop had a massive Opuntia microdasys for 60 US dollars but sold small, young ones for 8
@@Cybersomnia my saguaro was about 8-10 inches when I got it going out of the soil, it was with 1 or 2 more saguaro and some big prickly pears, the smaller cactus (about 3 inches big with roots twice it’s size) I have cost 7 dollars
I believe the two most important aspects of growing cacti are Watering and Soil which go hand in hand. A dense soil, less watering. An arid gritty soil, water a little more often. A glazed pot, less water. A clay pot, water more frequently. In summer, water more frequently, in winter hardly water at all and only dribble water on top of soil, never soak. Do not use straight commercial tap water or "softened" water. At the very least use refrigerator filter type water to remove mans chemicals. At best, use distilled water with mineralized fertilizer. Cal-Mag + Iron, minimum. The best medium is gritty arid soil with small amount of Marble or Limestone chips ~ 5mm / .5CM. Use only a single soil "type" through out entire container from top to bottom. To help manage watering in some cacti and succulents I use a two unglazed clay pot setup. I fill a 5" to 6" with soil and then I use a smaller 2-1/2" to 3" clay pot with arid soil centered down inside of the larger pot soil, top of pots is even. It's like a nursery for plants.
Best comment! I wondered where the watering is! I certainly have killed a few plants overwatering and cant find a better mix currently local..i need to get more serious about it! Thanks
Like a lot of people are saying in the comments, while planting in spring gives a better chance of survival even indoors, the season is insignificant compared to all the other factors you must considering during a transplant. The only plant I've ever "killed" from transplant shock was a banana. A freaking banana. The pseudostem collapsed just weeks after transplant. I was so sad that I refused to throw it out and instead shoved into my dark, warm, spare room where I keep all my junk and one day I was looking for something and noticed a dehydrated, yellow water sucker sticking up out of the soil! I gave it some water and put it under a light and it's now nice and green and putting out leaves. Can't wait for when it throws out a sword sucker! Transplant shock is very real and will easily kill even the hardiest of plants if you don't do things correctly. Every family is different, every tribe is different, every genus is different. There are so many factors that even with a lot of experience it can be difficult to know what to do and when to do it especially when it comes to cacti. I've killed a few plants by being too scared to water or fertilize when they needed it when the internet was screaming not to. I've also overwatered plenty and very few have survived either of these events. My advice is to go with your gut and if you kill it, remember what you did wrong and learn from your mistakes. Also, don't get too cocky with your successes and immediately attempt to care for something you've done no research on. Even if you're at a garden center and have to have a certain plant, do yourself a favor and spend 10-20 minutes of research on your phone while being glared at by customers and employees. If you feel more confident after that and still want it, then go for it.
Yeah mistake 1 is nonsense, when I started getting into cacti I got most of mine during dormancy period planted the seedlings all about November- December, didn't have any die, as long as you don't pot into a wet substrate they are actually better to replant at this time. It doesn't stunt there growing season that way
im from the philippines and my cactus and succulent is on rain or shine the secret is in soil i use 80% pumice and 20% river sand just make sure before planting you must clean the roots and remove all the old soil us you can .......hope this help and give it a try 😊 BTW great video ur tips is a big help specially for the begginers
Do not do this. This is definitely a huge mistake! You are stressing the plant too much by creating air pockets in the root cavities. This will cause the roots to dry and die out.
My 2 year old fell in love with a tiny cacti at the nursery we went to today. I transferred it into a tiny ceramic pot. Hoping for the best because she loves the damn thing lol
cacti don’t like it humid. they love air flow and can tolerate colder temperatures. cup of water once per week or likewise. rotate cacti to keep it growing on all sides. DON’T get dirt on the stem. pls.. they hate it. thanks for the video it was very well done :D
This is a good video! In my experience with cactus over watering is the main mistake. You can buy cactus soil and add perlite to it. However over watering cactus or any succulent is the mark of death for the plant. Also I have never had any (cactus) suffer from sunlight. So a strong light position is good. I use a water (moisture meter) let it dry completely out and then wait at least another one to two weeks. To keep it simple probably just water once a month they are cactus........:)
I have a collection of cactus now and many years as far as now I know most of them like the straight sun light on makes them strong and healthy some like less sun light but they are the exception, they worst enemy for all cactus is watering them much I water them only when the soil is completely dry is matter of experience, they can stand high temperatures and low till -15 as far as they don't get wet and watered,the winter the watering must be rare to none at all that has to do with the experience you get after many years of messing with those beautiful plans, worths it!!!
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I love cacti and bought my first about two months ago, and named him Kevin the Cactus... now two of his limbs have fallen off and his roots appear to be rotted. He is also turning light green instead of his usual dark green. I believe I over watered him and didn't give him enough light, as the room he was in was often rather dark. I'm now determined to care for him correctly... have I over watered and deprived him of light, or is there another mistake? I am new to caring for Cacti so advice would be much appreciated, and this video was great! Thank you 👍
I must be doing something right, for my cactus more than doubles in size every growth season. Basically I just water it very generously every three to four weeks when the soil is dry. It mimics a common arid habitat that occasionally gets heavy rainfalls but is dry most of the time. I've got it at a north-west facing window, so it gets direct sunlight in summer where I live relatively far north, but not excessively so. I wish I had done a timelapse of its growing as it started out being just 7cm tall four years ago and now it is 86cm and almost getting too big to be in the window sill. I'll need to move it to the floor next year.
I had my last cactus just fall apart, I was told when picking up a new one, that I over watered it. My current cactus is now 6 years old from first purchase.
This is the best video about care of cacti which most people don't know the facts u told us with the reason of their native habitat 🤗✌️ love from india 🇮🇳
Thank you for the video. I need to be more active and I can do this by learning how to plant and grow cactus and succulents. I have a lot of containers that I can use. I want to give some as gifts at Christmas time.
I lived in Nevada and had a ton of indoor cacti. They were by the window and I would water them every two months in the winter. They grew well then I had to move to Florida. The cacti are now growing out of control because of the warmer temperatures and longer daylight.
3:53 exactly my cactus, bought near january, watered almost every day , sometimes forgot to for many days, randomly watered, put in random soil, looking better than ever for some reason, even though its neighboring aleovera died(probably cus it accidently uprooted and its torn roots couldnt be used anymore)
Just from my expriance there is an exception to the rule and that is if the cactus has the ability to grow massive then you can repot the cactus to a larger pot.
Very informative video! Kudos! Please share me infos regarding cacti care in the Philippines where the season is wet and dry only. Thank you, more power!
The problem with oversized containers is that they hold too much moisture for the cactus to use. With terra cotta pots, that's rarely a problem and I use them almost exclusively
I use stright out dirt from my garden no added anything or bought...and what i have planted has thrived very well cacti and other flowers...sometimes i add some sheep hummus...thats all
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. When querying a a plant we should enquire how to take care. I love your soil mix it looks really good and excellent for the cacti plants.
I have many questions now. 1) Does the first mistake still apply to indoor cacti? I live in a colder climate but it's always warmer than 60°F / 15°C in my house. 2a) Is the cactus harmed by putting it into a pot that's too big for it, or is this just an aesthetic preference? 2b) How do you know when it's time to transplant a cactus to a new pot? How do you know if your cactus is cramped? 3) What is a good soil mixture that I can purchase? I don't have a green enough thumb and dont trust myself to mix my own.
So for 2a and 2b, when a pot is too big for a plant, especially a cactus, the soil retains too much water and that can cause root rot if you're over watering. Also cacti and succulents like being in compact spaces, not cramped spaces but a little tight is good for them to grow more so if its in a pot that's too big it literally won't grow much. So when its in a pot thats 10-15% bigger like he said, it'll want to grow and you should transplant it when you see that its needing to be watered more often or you see the roots are literally busting out of the pot/soil
In answer to your third question, I usually buy a bag of specially mixed cactus/succulent compost from my local garden centre. I'm sure you could even buy it online if needed. I have never had a problem with my cactus and succulent plants using this stuff, they seem to love it. I'm sure there is some benefit to mixing your own, but if you have no time/confidence like me, the premade stuff works just fine.
Painting your pots white with a latex paint works for fighting the absorption of heat. Doesn't even have to be a good solid two coats. I kinda let some of the pottery color beak through. Looks pretty cool, I think, and works!
I did everything wrong I guess. I planted my cactus in the dead of winter. My cactus doesn't know it's winter, tho, because I'm growing it under a 16 hour of light cycle. I also planted it in the biggest possible pot I could give it. Also started fertlizing it heavily. It's doing well.
@patrick m the thing is growing like a beast. It's a desert cactus. Laps up almost all the water overnight. My succulents on the other hand can be a lot more finicky in comparison. Almost certain everything I read on cactus is wrong. Then again depends on light.
I watched this because I have 3x new cacti that are in need of TLC. One has been growing out of a pot too narrow for it at the top. It has been squashed and is broken and scarred. The other two both had dead, dried up babies. One of these also has brown marks on its flesh that resemble burns (I don't know what they are in reality). I want these poor plants to recover and want to be sure I'm giving them the best care. They are currently on a South-facing windowsill behind a blind. I'm glad the summer is ending and the weather is much cooler (I'm in North Yorkshire, UK). If there is a video that will help or any advice anyone could give, I'd be very grateful.
I have a barrel cactus I bought years ago….It blooms every summer and is covered with little round babies. I just potted up for the first time….I am worried that I went up too large in pot size. Form a 3” to a 5” (terracotta) The plant is big enough for the pot, but I’m still worried about it. I never like to pot up too big. I bought a succulent mix that looked suspiciously like regular mix with some orchid bark in it. To compensate, I added a few layers of those terracotta stones at the bottom of the pot. I did not sterilize the mix. The cactus had been doing well in a sunny spot on my patio, but after repotting it, I put it in a spot where it gets morning sun and bright light the rest of the day. I hope it doesn’t die. It’s been such a good little plant, so easy to care for, and rewarding me with such beautiful flowers every year.
I live in Spain and the cactus here are in the dry soil. Also all the ones growing in the wild are in the same soil and sun light I see lots of big pups here and they are all doing well in the soil.
You can repot a cactus in the winter months if they are kept warm and completely dry. A lot of the time if you over pot a cactus slightly, it will just focus more on roots- it may rot if it’s in high water retaining substrate. Cacti are adapted for high sunlight, it’s what they desire, if you keep a cactus in lower light then suddenly put it in full sunlight then it’s likely to burn but if you introduce the plant in increments then it will have no bother with sunlight. The only time to worry about a cactus’ light hours is in winter, to give rest( otherwise they won’t flower) for a full 4-6 months.
Propper soil mixture and planting in not to big pot, you're right, but the rest not so much. All cactuses are very happy if you place them in the bright room with temperature from 5 to 10 degrees through the winter season. Some sorts will never flowered if you watering them only once in a month. There are many differences between them, even in soil mixture.
Most of us amateurs are in it for the enjoyment. Thankyou for the advice I guess I have been guilty of them all in the past, do we really need to sterelise all our mix? I do not think I have ever lost a cactus because I do not do this? Seeds yes for sure.
I was given a baby cactus 8 years ago I usually water it every 3 months spring/summer and once over winter its dry as a bone at the moment seems to like it . It has been repotted once into a slightly larger pot it grew from 1" to 6" since ive had it will problably out live me .
Very helpful, succinct advice. Especially appreciated your point about the cactus 🌵 not needing constant, full sun. That explains why cacti can work as houseplants and do okay with moderate light.
I got a cactus from Walmart about 6-8 years ago when I was around 10. I put it in a fishbowl with dirt from outside and poured a full water bottle on it to the point the bowl overflowed. I did not touch it for about 1-2 years and it was still alive.
Thank you for the video. I like the tip on when to plant. As some commentators write, they don’t need to provide special care or the in a natural manner environment the cacti just grow naturally.” I have had both situations with my own growing. Many of the cacti “do their thing.” Also, I’ve had problems even with a little bit of water and such. The interesting thing about plants in nature, they regulate themselves. Some thrive while others...survival of the fittest!🌵
Well...I bought 3 in winter season.. 2 have buds....I repoted.. but not watering it. So far they're doing good. I've potted the pups ..so far they're good! I just bought a blue torch... not repotting til April... 🤔🤔
I think the garden centers aremaking it rich with all the soil and potting stuff as well as plants as we plant lovers enjoy this houseplant trend we're in. At last count I have 80 plants cacti and succulents. All in my 2 bedroom apartment.The second bedroom is my "potting shed" Lol My green thumb is 68 yrs old.
I live very far north and I have my cactuses situated in a windowsill above a radiator cranked on to max so I don't have to worry about over watering because any water will evaporate in a matter of days.
its worth noting to that just because a cactus likes full sun doesn't mean you should put it out all day long in 90 degree day cuz tooo much to soon (like people) will give it sunburn, you need to slowly work up to a full day or put it out first on a few overcast days first ... and be careful of DIY hot pepper water misting for mites, misting with this in full 90 degree sunny day can burn some plants. i found that out the hard way. i had a +10year cactus that i put outside for the summer like i always do and i noticed little red mites of some sort on plant so whipped up some diy water with hot pepper seeds and after it soaked a few days i strained it out and added drop or two of soap and sprayed my plant down on a nice sunny day and after a few days later i saw a bunch of big brown spots on plant. a few more days later the plant looked so horrible that i had no choice but to throw it away. lesson learned? take all these diy hacks you find on RUclips with a grain of salt. sometimes a hack just aint worth it. i should have either bought something for the mites or just used soap and water with nothing else added ... on the bright side i did manage to save a bunch of seeds from original plant and as type this a have two more two year old plants growing ...
Guys, can anyone please tell the name of the cactus on 0:48 - 1:14 ? I just bought this little guy today but can't find anything about its name, it looks like mammilaria but I still weren't able to specify the species. And thanks AzFlora for the video! You can't imagine how helpful it is!
Here in summer it is well over 30 degrees Celsius. All our balconies and yards are like cooking pans. Even US people are like bacon and ham!!! In winter it rarely goes under 10 degrees. Many people say that cacti are the best option for our weather. My succulents were being sunburnt in Spring!!!!
When you say 9 & up you mean 9, 10, 11... or 9, 8, 7...? I know it seems like a dumb question but I'm curious if you mean up as in more northern or ip as in a higher numbered zone? Thanks!
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Timecode:
0:14 - 1st mistake - Planting a cactus whenever you want
1:15 - 2nd mistake - Planting a cactus in a too large container
2:10 - 3rd mistake - Using wrong soil mixtures for planting a cactus
3:19 - 4th mistake - Watering a cactus whenever you want
4:02 - 5th mistake - "The more light and higher temp. - the better it is for the plant"
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THANKS IT HELPED!
In my area, I did the water only when the soil is already dry...but it shrivels all my cacti and it seems they are going to die.
In desperation, what I did was/is "shower" them daily with water, sometimes twice... they became plump again and have more babies. I wonder why? I live in The Philippines...Is it maybe because my cacti where positioned in the West and they got 4hours sun in the afternoon but most of the day is bright reflective sunlight?
Again, thank you. 😊
Your videos helped me a lot, specially when choosing clay pots and how to choose the right( for me) succulents and cacti.👍
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I bought a little cactus at Trader Joe's a few months ago and ever since then I can't stop buying more and more cacti lol.
That’s what happens .... then before you know it, you have tons of succulents that are growing out of there pots.
Relatable for my mother she kept buying cactuses and I just stole some leaf from the cactus to regrow in my room
Me too... From philippines🤣
That proves you're a cactus person. Cactus have a lot of personality and when they grow you can really notice it compared to a plant with 150 leaves
@@LuckyGuu Greatly said, Well put. Succulents have such, 🤔personality.
I was a plant serial killer until I got my first Cactus. I have had it almost 3 years now and it flowers every year.
I got another cactus and it's also growing really well. I attempted succulents, but I think that was too brave because they both died.
This video opened my eyes and I think I now see what I am doing right with my cactus...still not sure about the succulents, but now I know how I can improve. Thanks so much! :D
Good luck to You!
All plant people loose plants, that's how we learn! Plus we live in different areas so we'll have different requirements ! You have a green thumb! Claim it🌵🌱
Are you leaving the succulents in the pot you but its in?
Something that's really helped me is I take the pot that the plant comes in and I cut it at the bottom a little bit on the sides and planted in a new pot with fresh soil or rocks that way the plants not too shocked and it has the ability to grow its roots through the holes and slivers I've cut in the pot that I received it in I'm also killed plants that way I can't keep Rosemary alive to save my life but I have 50 other plants that are doing well some of my philodendron psyllium more floppy and got some yellow leaves but we're working on a solution
Omg, sameeee!! I love succulents but have killed every one, and I really do try. I have 1 cactus that iv had for about 4 years ( my baby) and one fishbone plant for about 2 yrs, these have been the only two iv kept alive. CNT figure out what I do wrng. Maybe I need to repot or something. I just DnT knw.
Succulents are easier for me. I can't tell when my cactus needs water or not. Succulents leaves wrinkle when they need water and get mushy when they have too much. I forgot about them and they thrive on my window.
When I was little I wanted to take care of plants, but I even failed to take care of sunflowers. My grandparents decided to get me a small cactus on my 8th birthday. Now, after more than 8 years he’s still growing strong… love that little one
Not literally, because you didn’t give birth to the plant. You just call it your baby so that’s not literal.
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@@macysondheimI wonder what you say when people call their pets their children
That would’ve been a painful birth 😰
I did number 2. I put a small cactus into a large pot.
8 months later, and the cactus has grown 6 times the size it was when I bought it.
I guess I got lucky. :-D
Legit lol
How big is it now?
@@PoltergeistHC4L When I bought it, it was about 6cm. I just measured it and it's 52cm.
I didn’t get that part. He was talking as if it’s going to harm the plant if planted like that.
I think you did get lucky. I bought a few small cacti, and made an arrangement in a wide, but not deep, pot. In less than a year, five of the six cacti in the arrangement were dead from rot. And yes, I did use cactus and succulent soil. The soil in the pot retained too much water. There was too much water to evaporate quickly, and not enough roots to absorb the moisture. I was able to rescue the surviving cactus by transplanting it into a much smaller pot. So, I learned a lesson. I will now only plant cacti in individual, size -appropriate pots. No more cacti arrangements. The arrangements might look cute and decorative, but those larger pots hold onto too much moisture.
From Arizona. 15 or so years ago my dad dug up a small cactus on a mountain in Arizona and took the dirt from below it too. Took it to Flagstaff,Az planted it in my grandma's backyard where it flourished. When he passed away, I took 1 small cactus for myself (dirt and all) and put it in a small-ish pot. 2 years later, I rarely water it, outside my porch within direct and indirect sunlight. Not as green as these cactuses but that's how it looks naturally outside so I'm not worried. Still growing next to my mom's pet rock.
Recently went to flagstaff, loved the town! And food !
I agree that most cactus are grown in greenhouses under controlled conditions and purchased and grown in very different conditions. I have been growing succulents for decades and lose plants every year. I realized that it is very difficult to grow everything under similar conditions. I have some cactus, succulents and other plants that have grown for more than thirty years and one cactus that was purchased nearly sixty years ago. The cactus was grown in the ground on the side of my parents house for twenty years with no watering except for winter rains. I enjoy watching your cactus videos and thank you again. I can drive fifty miles and see cactus growing naturally in the California Mohave desert.
I’m surprised that I’m doing it right. I’ve done my reading on cactuses and succulents. That’s very important. Knowing at least the basics. And research the plants you have and study them. It’s fun for me. I learn and see something new everyday
Don’t even plant but subbed because you put the mistakes in the description, unlike almost every other RUclipsr
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This top 5 is consistent with what I’ve been hearing and I have made a few of these mistakes. Hopefully my plants can adjust and thrive, but I’ll be prepared to care for them properly moving forward. Thank you.
Thanks for the helpful tips. Just purchased my 1st cactus today. Now,I'm more prepared to care for it. Even though, I already have a lot of succulents. Never had a cactus until now. Thanks a lot❤
How's ur cactus doing???
Repotting cacti in the winter is not a problem, and is often the only time people with large collections can do so. The key rule is ONLY use dry substrate and do not water till late spring- early summer.
You don't want to do that. Dessicated roots means that when you resume watering, you are more likely to have root rot.
it was a problem for my cactus..
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Oop me who just replanted my cacti in a diffrent cup and watered it just a bit
You can use damp potting mix, that won't cause rot - when it's soaked, that's when rot develops. The only problem is the moisture might stimulate growth at a time when not enough light is available, and the cactus will put out a spindly little shoot. You can avoid that by keeping the cactus cool enough to make it stay dormant, which is best for them in the winter anyway, but many people don't have a place to do that.
Good advice! I bought my first cacti 2 weeks ago. I'm doing good with them so far.
Main mistake is that u care for it😂
it took me a while but....very funny lol
SlRENN I don’t get it can you explain it to me
@@carolinealtamirano5233 They need to be watered about once a month depending on how hot it is, which makes it easy to care for. Which is why the comment is funny ; you don't need to care for the cactus, it'll be alright. Attempting to water too much , moving it around etc would cause more damage than good.
@@SlRENN 😊😊
True, I know someone who's got an ancient cactus that looks great and their advice "I forget its there and hardly ever water it".
Bought a massive pot that has 10 Cactus in it, beatiful plant.
How are the doing in that pot?
I transplanted my first cactus in November into some sort of glazed pot that wasn’t big enough and later again in March or April into a terra-cotta pot that was the perfect size. I’m so lucky he’s doing well now as I was *very* uneducated of how to handle a cactus. I only got him initially because he was like a dollar.
Where you get a cactus for a dollar, mine was 23 dollars
@@sasookeuchiwa5583 how big was it when you got it? I bought one parodia leninghausii, and two mammillarias for 3 US dollars each at a local shop
They're very young, the mammillarias are about 5cm tall, but the parodia is a bit older and is at about 15cm
But they will overcharge you if you buy one that's older and therefore bigger...really obnoxious honestly
Same shop had a massive Opuntia microdasys for 60 US dollars but sold small, young ones for 8
@@Cybersomnia my saguaro was about 8-10 inches when I got it going out of the soil, it was with 1 or 2 more saguaro and some big prickly pears, the smaller cactus (about 3 inches big with roots twice it’s size) I have cost 7 dollars
Me, repotting my cactus on SEPTEMBER 29th:
*Säfe*
How about now?
@@truepain6961 still alive
@@Lukastar1 Great ! But I will come back 1 years later to ask the same question...
Lol
How about now? 😊
I believe the two most important aspects of growing cacti are Watering and Soil which go hand in hand. A dense soil, less watering. An arid gritty soil, water a little more often. A glazed pot, less water. A clay pot, water more frequently. In summer, water more frequently, in winter hardly water at all and only dribble water on top of soil, never soak. Do not use straight commercial tap water or "softened" water. At the very least use refrigerator filter type water to remove mans chemicals. At best, use distilled water with mineralized fertilizer. Cal-Mag + Iron, minimum. The best medium is gritty arid soil with small amount of Marble or Limestone chips ~ 5mm / .5CM. Use only a single soil "type" through out entire container from top to bottom. To help manage watering in some cacti and succulents I use a two unglazed clay pot setup. I fill a 5" to 6" with soil and then I use a smaller 2-1/2" to 3" clay pot with arid soil centered down inside of the larger pot soil, top of pots is even. It's like a nursery for plants.
Best comment! I wondered where the watering is! I certainly have killed a few plants overwatering and cant find a better mix currently local..i need to get more serious about it! Thanks
Like a lot of people are saying in the comments, while planting in spring gives a better chance of survival even indoors, the season is insignificant compared to all the other factors you must considering during a transplant.
The only plant I've ever "killed" from transplant shock was a banana. A freaking banana. The pseudostem collapsed just weeks after transplant. I was so sad that I refused to throw it out and instead shoved into my dark, warm, spare room where I keep all my junk and one day I was looking for something and noticed a dehydrated, yellow water sucker sticking up out of the soil! I gave it some water and put it under a light and it's now nice and green and putting out leaves. Can't wait for when it throws out a sword sucker!
Transplant shock is very real and will easily kill even the hardiest of plants if you don't do things correctly. Every family is different, every tribe is different, every genus is different. There are so many factors that even with a lot of experience it can be difficult to know what to do and when to do it especially when it comes to cacti.
I've killed a few plants by being too scared to water or fertilize when they needed it when the internet was screaming not to. I've also overwatered plenty and very few have survived either of these events.
My advice is to go with your gut and if you kill it, remember what you did wrong and learn from your mistakes. Also, don't get too cocky with your successes and immediately attempt to care for something you've done no research on. Even if you're at a garden center and have to have a certain plant, do yourself a favor and spend 10-20 minutes of research on your phone while being glared at by customers and employees. If you feel more confident after that and still want it, then go for it.
Excellent advice!
Yeah mistake 1 is nonsense, when I started getting into cacti I got most of mine during dormancy period planted the seedlings all about November- December, didn't have any die, as long as you don't pot into a wet substrate they are actually better to replant at this time. It doesn't stunt there growing season that way
The Planta app is great for tracking your plants and providing an appropriate watering schedule for them, I’ve found it really helpful 🥰
You have to think of them like cats, both have claws and they don’t want you around much
Please talk seasons instead of months of the year I’m in Australia so those months for planting are incorrect
Nadia 168 I'm in New Zealand and find I can grow succulents anytime of the year except the start of winter (when it's sub 15 degrees)
October to February would be mid fall to mid winter!
@@TiaGravelle In the southern hemisphere, that's early spring to late Summer
May-Aug where you are don't mess too much with the plants...wait until spring/ summer to repot...take cuttings etc
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im from the philippines and my cactus and succulent is on rain or shine the secret is in soil i use 80% pumice and 20% river sand just make sure before planting you must clean the roots and remove all the old soil us you can .......hope this help and give it a try 😊 BTW great video ur tips is a big help specially for the begginers
Do not do this. This is definitely a huge mistake! You are stressing the plant too much by creating air pockets in the root cavities. This will cause the roots to dry and die out.
My 2 year old fell in love with a tiny cacti at the nursery we went to today. I transferred it into a tiny ceramic pot. Hoping for the best because she loves the damn thing lol
cacti don’t like it humid. they love air flow and can tolerate colder temperatures. cup of water once per week or likewise. rotate cacti to keep it growing on all sides. DON’T get dirt on the stem. pls.. they hate it. thanks for the video it was very well done :D
Lots of great info! I came here because I'm about to transplant a cactus and now I know I should wait a little while longer
I'm so glad I watched this. I was going to put a cactus in a pot that's way too big.
This is a good video! In my experience with cactus over watering is the main mistake. You can buy cactus soil and add perlite to it. However over watering cactus or any succulent is the mark of death for the plant. Also I have never had any (cactus) suffer from sunlight. So a strong light position is good. I use a water (moisture meter) let it dry completely out and then wait at least another one to two weeks. To keep it simple probably just water once a month they are cactus........:)
SC killed my mini cacti
I have a collection of cactus now and many years as far as now I know most of them like the straight sun light on makes them strong and healthy some like less sun light but they are the exception, they worst enemy for all cactus is watering them much I water them only when the soil is completely dry is matter of experience, they can stand high temperatures and low till -15 as far as they don't get wet and watered,the winter the watering must be rare to none at all that has to do with the experience you get after many years of messing with those beautiful plans, worths it!!!
Cacti is plural cactus is singular
Cactus can be both singular and plural.
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What type of cactus can I buy in the fall that will bloom? & how long will it bloom? I’ve never had the blooming kind before? Thanks
@@TimNevins No. Plural is either cacti or cactuses. Cactus is always singular.
I kept on killing a cactus in my earlier years, discovering now that I've been doing all these mistakes on every cactus hahah
Thank you for this excellent video. I'm making a collection of cacti to hide a security camera in, and this will be very helpful.
I love cacti and bought my first about two months ago, and named him Kevin the Cactus... now two of his limbs have fallen off and his roots appear to be rotted. He is also turning light green instead of his usual dark green. I believe I over watered him and didn't give him enough light, as the room he was in was often rather dark. I'm now determined to care for him correctly... have I over watered and deprived him of light, or is there another mistake? I am new to caring for Cacti so advice would be much appreciated, and this video was great! Thank you 👍
Very good advise, especially about cactus getting too much sunlight. Most people do not realise this. Thank you. I love cacti.
I must be doing something right, for my cactus more than doubles in size every growth season. Basically I just water it very generously every three to four weeks when the soil is dry. It mimics a common arid habitat that occasionally gets heavy rainfalls but is dry most of the time. I've got it at a north-west facing window, so it gets direct sunlight in summer where I live relatively far north, but not excessively so. I wish I had done a timelapse of its growing as it started out being just 7cm tall four years ago and now it is 86cm and almost getting too big to be in the window sill. I'll need to move it to the floor next year.
I had my last cactus just fall apart, I was told when picking up a new one, that I over watered it. My current cactus is now 6 years old from first purchase.
Just don't. If it is an indoor plant just water it 10-15 times a year. It is more than enough.
Yep I know all about it!
Thank you so much now I know why my last one didn’t last 🥰
This is the best video about care of cacti which most people don't know the facts u told us with the reason of their native habitat 🤗✌️ love from india 🇮🇳
Thank you for the video. I need to be more active and I can do this by learning how to plant and grow cactus and succulents. I have a lot of containers that I can use. I want to give some as gifts at Christmas time.
I lived in Nevada and had a ton of indoor cacti. They were by the window and I would water them every two months in the winter. They grew well then I had to move to Florida. The cacti are now growing out of control because of the warmer temperatures and longer daylight.
3:53 exactly my cactus, bought near january, watered almost every day , sometimes forgot to for many days, randomly watered, put in random soil, looking better than ever for some reason, even though its neighboring aleovera died(probably cus it accidently uprooted and its torn roots couldnt be used anymore)
Just from my expriance there is an exception to the rule and that is if the cactus has the ability to grow massive then you can repot the cactus to a larger pot.
Finally, a good video about the care of the beauties, thanks!
I got my first cactus yesterday, I hope it lasts long !
Very informative video! Kudos! Please share me infos regarding cacti care in the Philippines where the season is wet and dry only. Thank you, more power!
The problem with oversized containers is that they hold too much moisture for the cactus to use. With terra cotta pots, that's rarely a problem and I use them almost exclusively
Unglazed terracotta is the best for cacti because it's porous and any excess water that cannot get out the drain hole will evaporate thru the sides
I use stright out dirt from my garden no added anything or bought...and what i have planted has thrived very well cacti and other flowers...sometimes i add some sheep hummus...thats all
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. When querying a a plant we should enquire how to take care. I love your soil mix it looks really good and excellent for the cacti plants.
I have many questions now.
1) Does the first mistake still apply to indoor cacti? I live in a colder climate but it's always warmer than 60°F / 15°C in my house.
2a) Is the cactus harmed by putting it into a pot that's too big for it, or is this just an aesthetic preference?
2b) How do you know when it's time to transplant a cactus to a new pot? How do you know if your cactus is cramped?
3) What is a good soil mixture that I can purchase? I don't have a green enough thumb and dont trust myself to mix my own.
So for 2a and 2b, when a pot is too big for a plant, especially a cactus, the soil retains too much water and that can cause root rot if you're over watering. Also cacti and succulents like being in compact spaces, not cramped spaces but a little tight is good for them to grow more so if its in a pot that's too big it literally won't grow much. So when its in a pot thats 10-15% bigger like he said, it'll want to grow and you should transplant it when you see that its needing to be watered more often or you see the roots are literally busting out of the pot/soil
@@Anemone_Productions Thank you, this makes a lot of sense
In answer to your third question, I usually buy a bag of specially mixed cactus/succulent compost from my local garden centre. I'm sure you could even buy it online if needed. I have never had a problem with my cactus and succulent plants using this stuff, they seem to love it. I'm sure there is some benefit to mixing your own, but if you have no time/confidence like me, the premade stuff works just fine.
This is so helpful! Thank you. And I love your voice!
Painting your pots white with a latex paint works for fighting the absorption of heat. Doesn't even have to be a good solid two coats. I kinda let some of the pottery color beak through. Looks pretty cool, I think, and works!
Thank you people for taking care of me
This is awesome! Keep them coming
I did everything wrong I guess. I planted my cactus in the dead of winter. My cactus doesn't know it's winter, tho, because I'm growing it under a 16 hour of light cycle. I also planted it in the biggest possible pot I could give it. Also started fertlizing it heavily. It's doing well.
Revolutions The grow lamp is definitely saving it
@patrick m the thing is growing like a beast. It's a desert cactus. Laps up almost all the water overnight. My succulents on the other hand can be a lot more finicky in comparison. Almost certain everything I read on cactus is wrong. Then again depends on light.
I watched this because I have 3x new cacti that are in need of TLC.
One has been growing out of a pot too narrow for it at the top. It has been squashed and is broken and scarred.
The other two both had dead, dried up babies. One of these also has brown marks on its flesh that resemble burns (I don't know what they are in reality).
I want these poor plants to recover and want to be sure I'm giving them the best care. They are currently on a South-facing windowsill behind a blind. I'm glad the summer is ending and the weather is much cooler (I'm in North Yorkshire, UK).
If there is a video that will help or any advice anyone could give, I'd be very grateful.
My cacti on the roofs are sunbathing all day, and therefore - VERY GOOD GROW!
Thanks..just bought cactus and repotted yesterday...thanks for the info..
thanks, it really helps a lot,
now i learn more how to
take care of my cactus.
I have a barrel cactus I bought years ago….It blooms every summer and is covered with little round babies. I just potted up for the first time….I am worried that I went up too large in pot size. Form a 3” to a 5” (terracotta) The plant is big enough for the pot, but I’m still worried about it. I never like to pot up too big. I bought a succulent mix that looked suspiciously like regular mix with some orchid bark in it. To compensate, I added a few layers of those terracotta stones at the bottom of the pot. I did not sterilize the mix.
The cactus had been doing well in a sunny spot on my patio, but after repotting it, I put it in a spot where it gets morning sun and bright light the rest of the day. I hope it doesn’t die. It’s been such a good little plant, so easy to care for, and rewarding me with such beautiful flowers every year.
I live in Spain and the cactus here are in the dry soil. Also all the ones growing in the wild are in the same soil and sun light
I see lots of big pups here and they are all doing well in the soil.
You can repot a cactus in the winter months if they are kept warm and completely dry. A lot of the time if you over pot a cactus slightly, it will just focus more on roots- it may rot if it’s in high water retaining substrate. Cacti are adapted for high sunlight, it’s what they desire, if you keep a cactus in lower light then suddenly put it in full sunlight then it’s likely to burn but if you introduce the plant in increments then it will have no bother with sunlight. The only time to worry about a cactus’ light hours is in winter, to give rest( otherwise they won’t flower) for a full 4-6 months.
Propper soil mixture and planting in not to big pot, you're right, but the rest not so much. All cactuses are very happy if you place them in the bright room with temperature from 5 to 10 degrees through the winter season. Some sorts will never flowered if you watering them only once in a month. There are many differences between them, even in soil mixture.
Very informative clear and useful video. Thank you for sharing it.🙂🌞👋🌵
Great informative video! Especially for a Minnesotan trying to grow cacti! :)
Is the only reason to not plant in a larger container, so you don’t just see soil? Is there any other reason? Like that would actually matter?
Sam yes bigger pots imply more soil retain more humidity. Should be in proportion to the roots.
Excellent description for taking care of cactus
Most of us amateurs are in it for the enjoyment. Thankyou for the advice I guess I have been guilty of them all in the past, do we really need to sterelise all our mix? I do not think I have ever lost a cactus because I do not do this? Seeds yes for sure.
Thank you. Very clear and straight to the point
I was given a baby cactus 8 years ago I usually water it every 3 months spring/summer and once over winter its dry as a bone at the moment seems to like it . It has been repotted once into a slightly larger pot it grew from 1" to 6" since ive had it will problably out live me .
Very helpful, succinct advice. Especially appreciated your point about the cactus 🌵 not needing constant, full sun. That explains why cacti can work as houseplants and do okay with moderate light.
I give mine filtered light from shadecloth and they grow nicely.
Thank you for the advice I just bought my first cactus a little prickly pear.
His tips are effective for cacti lover ❤
I got a cactus from Walmart about 6-8 years ago when I was around 10. I put it in a fishbowl with dirt from outside and poured a full water bottle on it to the point the bowl overflowed. I did not touch it for about 1-2 years and it was still alive.
Thank you for the video. I like the tip on when to plant. As some commentators write, they don’t need to provide special care or the in a natural manner environment the cacti just grow naturally.” I have had both situations with my own growing. Many of the cacti “do their thing.” Also, I’ve had problems even with a little bit of water and such. The interesting thing about plants in nature, they regulate themselves. Some thrive while others...survival of the fittest!🌵
Very good information for beginners like myself
a lot of us repot in dead of winter when plants are dormant so they're ready to roll in spring. why interupt the growing season?
Very helpful I have had cacti die and did not know why but thanks to your video I learned that I over watered and gave them to much sun
Thankyou
From New Zealand 🌵🌴
Thanks man, I learnt a lot from this video
Thank you!
Well...I bought 3 in winter season.. 2 have buds....I repoted.. but not watering it. So far they're doing good. I've potted the pups ..so far they're good! I just bought a blue torch... not repotting til April... 🤔🤔
I think the garden centers aremaking it rich with all the soil and potting stuff as well as plants as we plant lovers enjoy this houseplant trend we're in.
At last count I have 80 plants cacti and succulents.
All in my 2 bedroom apartment.The second bedroom is my "potting shed"
Lol
My green thumb is 68 yrs old.
Useful video and great tips, thank you!
I love cacti. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the detailed information.
I live very far north and I have my cactuses situated in a windowsill above a radiator cranked on to max so I don't have to worry about over watering because any water will evaporate in a matter of days.
Thank u so much I just got a cactus and this helps very much
Tengo cactus a 5 grados invierno y están espectaculares y los pachanoi hay días que baja hasta - 2 grados y están bien, solo es un aporte. Un saludo.
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its worth noting to that just because a cactus likes full sun doesn't mean you should put it out all day long in 90 degree day cuz tooo much to soon (like people) will give it sunburn, you need to slowly work up to a full day or put it out first on a few overcast days first ... and be careful of DIY hot pepper water misting for mites, misting with this in full 90 degree sunny day can burn some plants. i found that out the hard way. i had a +10year cactus that i put outside for the summer like i always do and i noticed little red mites of some sort on plant so whipped up some diy water with hot pepper seeds and after it soaked a few days i strained it out and added drop or two of soap and sprayed my plant down on a nice sunny day and after a few days later i saw a bunch of big brown spots on plant. a few more days later the plant looked so horrible that i had no choice but to throw it away. lesson learned? take all these diy hacks you find on RUclips with a grain of salt. sometimes a hack just aint worth it. i should have either bought something for the mites or just used soap and water with nothing else added ... on the bright side i did manage to save a bunch of seeds from original plant and as type this a have two more two year old plants growing ...
Your plant suffered from edema. Yes keep it out of the sun any time you treat it.
Cactus plants really look beautiful for all of theor types. thank you for sharing this video.
Greetings from us cactus lovers from Indonesia.😊👍
In my backyard project that I am doing the catus and succulents are doing pretty good. I have been lucky so far with the watering and the placement.
Guys, can anyone please tell the name of the cactus on 0:48 - 1:14 ? I just bought this little guy today but can't find anything about its name, it looks like mammilaria but I still weren't able to specify the species.
And thanks
AzFlora for the video! You can't imagine how helpful it is!
I know im a year late but im pretty sure its a thimble cactus also known as mammilaria gracilis
Very informative.thank u for sharing..
Great Job! Thanks to share and God bless you
My plant was getting a purple color and it probably is because i placed it right beside the window. Thanks for the info
Pland outside: mmmm concrete,comfy
Plant indoors: no,you cant give me a bigger pot ill die
Here in summer it is well over 30 degrees Celsius. All our balconies and yards are like cooking pans. Even US people are like bacon and ham!!! In winter it rarely goes under 10 degrees. Many people say that cacti are the best option for our weather. My succulents were being sunburnt in Spring!!!!
if you live in zone 9 and up you can transplant year round ;)
What about zone 8b?
Yes but you shouldn't water anytime year round.
When you say 9 & up you mean 9, 10, 11... or 9, 8, 7...? I know it seems like a dumb question but I'm curious if you mean up as in more northern or ip as in a higher numbered zone? Thanks!
My 2 small cactus died 😢. I want to have again because they are really cute. Thanks for sharing.
Y’all.. if you’re sterilizing your soil, are you even having fun with it at that point?
Ah yes....it's so fun seeing your plants get infected by fungi and die of root rot.