Plant Care Tips

Expert advice for nurturing your plants effectively.

🪴 Key Qualities of the Best Cactus Soil

1. Excellent Drainage

   • Prevents water from sitting around the roots, which can cause rot.

   • Water should pass through quickly, leaving the soil just slightly moist before drying out completely.

2. Good Aeration

   • Roots need oxygen as much as they need water. A loose, gritty mix keeps air pockets in the soil.

3. Low Organic Content

   • Too much compost or peat holds excess moisture. Cacti prefer lean, sandy mixes with minimal organic matter.

4. Slightly Acidic to Neutral pH

• Most cacti thrive in a pH range of about 5.5–7.0.

🌞 Light Requirements

• 6–8 hours of bright light daily is ideal for most desert cacti.

• If natural light is limited, supplement with LED grow lights to maintain strong growth.

💡 Watch for signs of stress:

• Pale, stretched growth = not enough light

• Yellow or scorched patches = too much direct, concentrated heat through glass.