Xingdou, a small cactus species, belongs to the planetary genus of Cactaceae, which is native to Mexico and the south of the United States. Like sunny, dry growth environment, like large temperature difference, drought and semi - shade.
When the temperature is lower than 7 ℃ in winter, it is necessary to do a good job of heat preservation and move the star pocket indoors. Star bag needs plenty of sunshine, but it also needs sunscreen in midsummer. It can't be exposed for a long time.
Xingdou is drought resistant and likes dry growing environment. To follow the principle of "less water, fully water the plant during the growth period, pay attention to avoid water accumulation in the basin, keep the basin soil dry in winter, and slowly restore normal water supply after the temperature is returned.
It is suitable to select sandy soil with good drainage, aeration and rich in calcareous for planting.
Adult plants need to change pots once every 5 - 6 years.
Cinnabar is most commonly seeded to reproduce. Spring, in the indoor pot sowing, 3 - 5 days after germination, from sowing to flowering about 3, 4 years, the diameter of about 5 cm when flowering is possible
Generally, we choose to graft in May and June. We often choose Tianchi as the rootstock or flower to hold the ball. When we take the scion, we use the seeded seedling. We can bloom in the second year after grafting.
