How to grow cactus at home.

A plant that is adapted for the Desert how to grow them at home. a low maintenance plant, There is a wide variety of cactus available out there, so you can get the one of your like. Almost all cactus are succulents means they have thickened and fleshy parts adapted to store water

To grow cacti all we need is-

A pot with drainage so that soil drains well and cacti grow well.

The sand potting mixture, Feel free to use any type of sand but it should have good drainage, can mix pumice stones together with sand, 

sunlight, to grow cacti sunlight is must, so its best to place the cacti near the window, balcony, etc,, dont place your cactus in direct sunlight 

Branching and flowering, once the cactus bud grows well we can cut them and place them in a different pot, more buds more cactus plants will have. blooming all depends on light and watering them.

Generally speaking, cactus shouldn't need water more than once a week

Fertilizers--Just ensure that your cactus is getting enough food and nutrients

During the growing time of cactus ensure to place in more sunlight, ensure to give fertilizer and water.

 Common cactus problem

Pests -some common pest problem is spider mites and fungus, it is difficult to control them if you find insects on the leaves of cactus it can be scrapped of, Spider mites looks like dust and it can easily damage epidermis of cactus and it also can be washed off and keep the dead leaves away from the cactus so it can stop attracting the pests. Plant Hygiene is really important.

It's common to find cactus turning yellow and thinning and white its caused due to excess sunlight and it can b avoided by replacing them near to the window and it will get healed with time, about thinning of the cactus it caused because the cacti is not an adequate amount of sunlight or water due to imbalance its caused.

Rotting of roots caused due to excess watering and if the pot does not have proper drainage it will cause problem  to roots, 

What cactus symbolizes?

The cactus plant symbolizes endurance as it is a plant that can stand up to the test of time and elements. a cactus flower symbolizes maternal love as it can stand up to harsh condtions.

Happy Cactus Growing!!!!