Care Tips for Trichocereus Cactuses
Discover essential care tips for Trichocereus cactuses to help you nurture your own cactus garden. Learn how to root, plant, fertilize, and water each cutting for optimal growth and health.
Rooting Your Trichocereus Cactus Cuttings
To successfully root your Trichocereus cactus cuttings, it is important to choose a well-draining soil mix and allow the cutting to fully callus over before planting. Many people use a soil mixture that consists of 50% inorganics. Since MettaMoon Gardens is in zone 8a in Georgia, we use about 85% inorganics, such as pumice, in our mix. This helps to combat the intense humidity we experience here. If you are in a drier area, you can use a higher percentage of organics. Once your soil is ready and your plant is callused, place the cactus into the soil about an inch deep. Keep the soil lightly moist and provide indirect sunlight to encourage root growth.
Planting Your Trichocereus Cactus Cuttings
When planting your Trichocereus cactus cuttings, ensure they have adequate space to grow and develop. We generally plant one cutting per pot. Place in a sunny location with good airflow and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Many Trichocereus thrive under a shade-cloth. We use 40% shade-cloth, which brings out the blue hues in some cactuses and prevents growth stunting during the hottest parts of the year.
Fertilizing and Watering Your Trichocereus Cactus Cuttings
Fertilize your Trichocereus cactus cuttings sparingly during the growing season to promote healthy growth. At MettaMoon Gardens, we use kelp extract, fish fertilizer, and a few other compounds to keep our plants healthy and strong. Always water directly after fertilizing. Between fertilizations, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent moisture-related issues. If you would like to water more often, you can try using a more inorganic soil mixture, such as 70-90% pumice and 10-30% compost.
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