The cultivation methods of Mountain Shadow Cactus are as follows:
Mountain Shadow Cactus likes to grow in loose, breathable and well-drained soil, providing sufficient light and can maintain 8-10 hours of sunlight. Maintain a suitable temperature all year round. It should not be above 35 degrees in summer and not below 10 degrees in winter. Apply fertilizer and water regularly to ensure the normal growth needs of the plants.
1. Soil
If you want to raise a mountain shadow cactus well, you must first choose the right soil. It likes to grow in loose, breathable, well-drained soil rich in humus, so It can be prepared by mixing two parts of loam, four parts of leaf humus, two parts of coarse sand, and two parts of furnace ash.
2. Light
The growth of Mountain Shadow Cactus requires sufficient light conditions to promote growth. If the light is insufficient, the branches and leaves will fall off. Therefore, it can maintain 8-10 hours of sunlight every day, and it can be shaded appropriately in summer to avoid effective sun exposure.
3. Temperature
Mountain Shadow Cactus likes to grow in a warmer environment. Therefore, appropriate temperatures must be maintained during breeding in each season. When the temperature is higher than 35 degrees in summer, move it to a cool and ventilated place indoors and spray water around it. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees, so take measures to keep warm.
4. Fertilizer and water
During the peak growth period of the mountain shadow cactus, water can be poured thoroughly at once to keep the pot soil moist. Be careful not to overdo it to avoid water accumulation. In winter, reduce watering and the water temperature should be appropriate. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once every half month during the growth period, and gradually stop fertilizing after autumn and winter. Do not splash the fertilizer on the branches and leaves every time you fertilize