Timecode: 0:14 - 1st mistake - Planting a cactus whenever you want 1:15 - 2nd mistake - Planting a cactus in a too large container 2:10 - 3rd mistake - Using wrong soil mixtures for planting a cactus 3:19 - 4th mistake - Watering a cactus whenever you want 4:02 - 5th mistake - "The more light and higher temp. - the better it is for the plant"

@kenjiro2676

5 жыл бұрын

🙏

@SSheriff49

5 жыл бұрын

THANKS IT HELPED!

@jonathanbalagtas848

5 жыл бұрын

In my area, I did the water only when the soil is already dry...but it shrivels all my cacti and it seems they are going to die. In desperation, what I did was/is "shower" them daily with water, sometimes twice... they became plump again and have more babies. I wonder why? I live in The Philippines...Is it maybe because my cacti where positioned in the West and they got 4hours sun in the afternoon but most of the day is bright reflective sunlight? Again, thank you. 😊 Your videos helped me a lot, specially when choosing clay pots and how to choose the right( for me) succulents and cacti.👍

@ajtrader5357

5 жыл бұрын

G

@emaknyapororo1660

5 жыл бұрын

thankyou!

I bought a little cactus at Trader Joe's a few months ago and ever since then I can't stop buying more and more cacti lol.

@ryanurquhart8436

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what happens .... then before you know it, you have tons of succulents that are growing out of there pots.

@roxanne6370

3 жыл бұрын

Relatable for my mother she kept buying cactuses and I just stole some leaf from the cactus to regrow in my room

@johnrenelle1591

3 жыл бұрын

Me too... From philippines🤣

@LuckyGuu

3 жыл бұрын

That proves you're a cactus person. Cactus have a lot of personality and when they grow you can really notice it compared to a plant with 150 leaves

@ryanurquhart8436

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuckyGuu Greatly said, Well put. Succulents have such, 🤔personality.

When I was little I wanted to take care of plants, but I even failed to take care of sunflowers. My grandparents decided to get me a small cactus on my 8th birthday. Now, after more than 8 years he’s still growing strong… love that little one

@macysondheim

Жыл бұрын

Not literally, because you didn’t give birth to the plant. You just call it your baby so that’s not literal.

@penis__

Жыл бұрын

​@@macysondheim 🤓

@stat1865

11 ай бұрын

​@@macysondheim Penis

@denielleclarke3412

9 ай бұрын

​@@macysondheimI wonder what you say when people call their pets their children

@fordmodelT1957

4 ай бұрын

That would’ve been a painful birth 😰

I did number 2. I put a small cactus into a large pot. 8 months later, and the cactus has grown 6 times the size it was when I bought it. I guess I got lucky. :-D

@polymerasiecondens6857

3 жыл бұрын

Legit lol

@PoltergeistHC4L

3 жыл бұрын

How big is it now?

@tigermunky

3 жыл бұрын

@@PoltergeistHC4L When I bought it, it was about 6cm. I just measured it and it's 52cm.

@timothyeichinger3592

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get that part. He was talking as if it’s going to harm the plant if planted like that.

@hamsterama

3 жыл бұрын

I think you did get lucky. I bought a few small cacti, and made an arrangement in a wide, but not deep, pot. In less than a year, five of the six cacti in the arrangement were dead from rot. And yes, I did use cactus and succulent soil. The soil in the pot retained too much water. There was too much water to evaporate quickly, and not enough roots to absorb the moisture. I was able to rescue the surviving cactus by transplanting it into a much smaller pot. So, I learned a lesson. I will now only plant cacti in individual, size -appropriate pots. No more cacti arrangements. The arrangements might look cute and decorative, but those larger pots hold onto too much moisture.

I was a plant serial killer until I got my first Cactus. I have had it almost 3 years now and it flowers every year. I got another cactus and it's also growing really well. I attempted succulents, but I think that was too brave because they both died. This video opened my eyes and I think I now see what I am doing right with my cactus...still not sure about the succulents, but now I know how I can improve. Thanks so much! :D

@AzFloraENG

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to You!

@racheller8753

2 жыл бұрын

All plant people loose plants, that's how we learn! Plus we live in different areas so we'll have different requirements ! You have a green thumb! Claim it🌵🌱

@racheller8753

2 жыл бұрын

Are you leaving the succulents in the pot you but its in? Something that's really helped me is I take the pot that the plant comes in and I cut it at the bottom a little bit on the sides and planted in a new pot with fresh soil or rocks that way the plants not too shocked and it has the ability to grow its roots through the holes and slivers I've cut in the pot that I received it in I'm also killed plants that way I can't keep Rosemary alive to save my life but I have 50 other plants that are doing well some of my philodendron psyllium more floppy and got some yellow leaves but we're working on a solution

@erinjoy5625

2 жыл бұрын

Omg, sameeee!! I love succulents but have killed every one, and I really do try. I have 1 cactus that iv had for about 4 years ( my baby) and one fishbone plant for about 2 yrs, these have been the only two iv kept alive. CNT figure out what I do wrng. Maybe I need to repot or something. I just DnT knw.

@edenisok894

2 жыл бұрын

Succulents are easier for me. I can't tell when my cactus needs water or not. Succulents leaves wrinkle when they need water and get mushy when they have too much. I forgot about them and they thrive on my window.

From Arizona. 15 or so years ago my dad dug up a small cactus on a mountain in Arizona and took the dirt from below it too. Took it to Flagstaff,Az planted it in my grandma's backyard where it flourished. When he passed away, I took 1 small cactus for myself (dirt and all) and put it in a small-ish pot. 2 years later, I rarely water it, outside my porch within direct and indirect sunlight. Not as green as these cactuses but that's how it looks naturally outside so I'm not worried. Still growing next to my mom's pet rock.

I agree that most cactus are grown in greenhouses under controlled conditions and purchased and grown in very different conditions. I have been growing succulents for decades and lose plants every year. I realized that it is very difficult to grow everything under similar conditions. I have some cactus, succulents and other plants that have grown for more than thirty years and one cactus that was purchased nearly sixty years ago. The cactus was grown in the ground on the side of my parents house for twenty years with no watering except for winter rains. I enjoy watching your cactus videos and thank you again. I can drive fifty miles and see cactus growing naturally in the California Mohave desert.

Me, repotting my cactus on SEPTEMBER 29th: *Säfe*

@truepain6961

2 жыл бұрын

How about now?

@Lukastar1

2 жыл бұрын

@@truepain6961 still alive

@truepain6961

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lukastar1 Great ! But I will come back 1 years later to ask the same question...

@urtiyayeah1946

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@deepworld7

3 ай бұрын

How about now? 😊

I’m surprised that I’m doing it right. I’ve done my reading on cactuses and succulents. That’s very important. Knowing at least the basics. And research the plants you have and study them. It’s fun for me. I learn and see something new everyday

Main mistake is that u care for it😂

@SlRENN

5 жыл бұрын

it took me a while but....very funny lol

@carolinealtamirano5233

5 жыл бұрын

SlRENN I don’t get it can you explain it to me

@SlRENN

5 жыл бұрын

@@carolinealtamirano5233 They need to be watered about once a month depending on how hot it is, which makes it easy to care for. Which is why the comment is funny ; you don't need to care for the cactus, it'll be alright. Attempting to water too much , moving it around etc would cause more damage than good.

@victoriat9972

4 жыл бұрын

@@SlRENN 😊😊

@uK8cvPAq

4 жыл бұрын

True, I know someone who's got an ancient cactus that looks great and their advice "I forget its there and hardly ever water it".

Don’t even plant but subbed because you put the mistakes in the description, unlike almost every other KZreadr

@jamestropicals8262

2 жыл бұрын

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This top 5 is consistent with what I’ve been hearing and I have made a few of these mistakes. Hopefully my plants can adjust and thrive, but I’ll be prepared to care for them properly moving forward. Thank you.

You have to think of them like cats, both have claws and they don’t want you around much

Thanks for the helpful tips. Just purchased my 1st cactus today. Now,I'm more prepared to care for it. Even though, I already have a lot of succulents. Never had a cactus until now. Thanks a lot❤

@Kami-oj4vr

4 жыл бұрын

How's ur cactus doing???

I live in Arizona and all I do is get a bin and the dirt from the ground and place it outside and it grows perfectly

@chinesenoodles8005

4 жыл бұрын

Because you live in Arizona, the soil is perfect already.

@Blackroseofplue

3 жыл бұрын

Because that it's natural habitats

@sasswami7528

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I live in India,and it’s no different. Blazing tropical sun,loads of rain,and lots of humidity. It’s hard to kill any plant in native conditions. If you insist on in killing it. ,put it in an artificial container like a pot,and measure everything you put in it. It will tell you in a million ways it doesn’t like it.

@1kimmyflink

3 жыл бұрын

Would love some of your Arizona soil next trip to Florida😉

@alial-bahathly7627

3 жыл бұрын

@@1kimmyflink Never been to Florida before. But, noted.

Repotting cacti in the winter is not a problem, and is often the only time people with large collections can do so. The key rule is ONLY use dry substrate and do not water till late spring- early summer.

@seiyuokamihimura5082

5 жыл бұрын

You don't want to do that. Dessicated roots means that when you resume watering, you are more likely to have root rot.

@sunshinepatsoph4219

5 жыл бұрын

it was a problem for my cactus..

@SUPERTALIPA

4 жыл бұрын

nice Cactus video :) did you know that dragon fruit is a cactus? heres my video : kzread.info/dash/bejne/rH-n05qdZ625g8o.html maybe you SUBSCRIBE to my youtube too. THANK YOU.

@Vlogandridejp

2 жыл бұрын

Oop me who just replanted my cacti in a diffrent cup and watered it just a bit

@spencerselander71

Жыл бұрын

You can use damp potting mix, that won't cause rot - when it's soaked, that's when rot develops. The only problem is the moisture might stimulate growth at a time when not enough light is available, and the cactus will put out a spindly little shoot. You can avoid that by keeping the cactus cool enough to make it stay dormant, which is best for them in the winter anyway, but many people don't have a place to do that.

Good advice! I bought my first cacti 2 weeks ago. I'm doing good with them so far.

I kept on killing a cactus in my earlier years, discovering now that I've been doing all these mistakes on every cactus hahah

My 2 year old fell in love with a tiny cacti at the nursery we went to today. I transferred it into a tiny ceramic pot. Hoping for the best because she loves the damn thing lol

Like a lot of people are saying in the comments, while planting in spring gives a better chance of survival even indoors, the season is insignificant compared to all the other factors you must considering during a transplant. The only plant I've ever "killed" from transplant shock was a banana. A freaking banana. The pseudostem collapsed just weeks after transplant. I was so sad that I refused to throw it out and instead shoved into my dark, warm, spare room where I keep all my junk and one day I was looking for something and noticed a dehydrated, yellow water sucker sticking up out of the soil! I gave it some water and put it under a light and it's now nice and green and putting out leaves. Can't wait for when it throws out a sword sucker! Transplant shock is very real and will easily kill even the hardiest of plants if you don't do things correctly. Every family is different, every tribe is different, every genus is different. There are so many factors that even with a lot of experience it can be difficult to know what to do and when to do it especially when it comes to cacti. I've killed a few plants by being too scared to water or fertilize when they needed it when the internet was screaming not to. I've also overwatered plenty and very few have survived either of these events. My advice is to go with your gut and if you kill it, remember what you did wrong and learn from your mistakes. Also, don't get too cocky with your successes and immediately attempt to care for something you've done no research on. Even if you're at a garden center and have to have a certain plant, do yourself a favor and spend 10-20 minutes of research on your phone while being glared at by customers and employees. If you feel more confident after that and still want it, then go for it.

@louenkleinsmidt

9 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

@nemesis8626

5 ай бұрын

Yeah mistake 1 is nonsense, when I started getting into cacti I got most of mine during dormancy period planted the seedlings all about November- December, didn't have any die, as long as you don't pot into a wet substrate they are actually better to replant at this time. It doesn't stunt there growing season that way

I believe the two most important aspects of growing cacti are Watering and Soil which go hand in hand. A dense soil, less watering. An arid gritty soil, water a little more often. A glazed pot, less water. A clay pot, water more frequently. In summer, water more frequently, in winter hardly water at all and only dribble water on top of soil, never soak. Do not use straight commercial tap water or "softened" water. At the very least use refrigerator filter type water to remove mans chemicals. At best, use distilled water with mineralized fertilizer. Cal-Mag + Iron, minimum. The best medium is gritty arid soil with small amount of Marble or Limestone chips ~ 5mm / .5CM. Use only a single soil "type" through out entire container from top to bottom. To help manage watering in some cacti and succulents I use a two unglazed clay pot setup. I fill a 5" to 6" with soil and then I use a smaller 2-1/2" to 3" clay pot with arid soil centered down inside of the larger pot soil, top of pots is even. It's like a nursery for plants.

@dana102083

Жыл бұрын

Best comment! I wondered where the watering is! I certainly have killed a few plants overwatering and cant find a better mix currently local..i need to get more serious about it! Thanks

Lots of great info! I came here because I'm about to transplant a cactus and now I know I should wait a little while longer

cacti don’t like it humid. they love air flow and can tolerate colder temperatures. cup of water once per week or likewise. rotate cacti to keep it growing on all sides. DON’T get dirt on the stem. pls.. they hate it. thanks for the video it was very well done :D

I transplanted my first cactus in November into some sort of glazed pot that wasn’t big enough and later again in March or April into a terra-cotta pot that was the perfect size. I’m so lucky he’s doing well now as I was *very* uneducated of how to handle a cactus. I only got him initially because he was like a dollar.

@sasookeuchiwa5583

2 жыл бұрын

Where you get a cactus for a dollar, mine was 23 dollars

@Cybersomnia

Жыл бұрын

@@sasookeuchiwa5583 how big was it when you got it? I bought one parodia leninghausii, and two mammillarias for 3 US dollars each at a local shop They're very young, the mammillarias are about 5cm tall, but the parodia is a bit older and is at about 15cm But they will overcharge you if you buy one that's older and therefore bigger...really obnoxious honestly Same shop had a massive Opuntia microdasys for 60 US dollars but sold small, young ones for 8

@sasookeuchiwa5583

Жыл бұрын

@@Cybersomnia my saguaro was about 8-10 inches when I got it going out of the soil, it was with 1 or 2 more saguaro and some big prickly pears, the smaller cactus (about 3 inches big with roots twice it’s size) I have cost 7 dollars

The Planta app is great for tracking your plants and providing an appropriate watering schedule for them, I’ve found it really helpful 🥰

Please talk seasons instead of months of the year I’m in Australia so those months for planting are incorrect

@terrareign2438

5 жыл бұрын

Nadia 168 I'm in New Zealand and find I can grow succulents anytime of the year except the start of winter (when it's sub 15 degrees)

@tiapetrie

5 жыл бұрын

October to February would be mid fall to mid winter!

@terrareign2438

5 жыл бұрын

@@tiapetrie In the southern hemisphere, that's early spring to late Summer

@artysm7

5 жыл бұрын

May-Aug where you are don't mess too much with the plants...wait until spring/ summer to repot...take cuttings etc

@bakunawa-wu2zh

5 жыл бұрын

He likes you. That means his open for corrections.

Very good advise, especially about cactus getting too much sunlight. Most people do not realise this. Thank you. I love cacti.

My cacti on the roofs are sunbathing all day, and therefore - VERY GOOD GROW!

I have a collection of cactus now and many years as far as now I know most of them like the straight sun light on makes them strong and healthy some like less sun light but they are the exception, they worst enemy for all cactus is watering them much I water them only when the soil is completely dry is matter of experience, they can stand high temperatures and low till -15 as far as they don't get wet and watered,the winter the watering must be rare to none at all that has to do with the experience you get after many years of messing with those beautiful plans, worths it!!!

@isaacrodriguez2523

4 жыл бұрын

Cacti is plural cactus is singular

@TimNevins

4 жыл бұрын

Cactus can be both singular and plural.

@SUPERTALIPA

4 жыл бұрын

nice Cactus video :) did you know that dragon fruit is a cactus? heres my video : kzread.info/dash/bejne/rH-n05qdZ625g8o.html maybe you SUBSCRIBE to my youtube too. THANK YOU.

@shellyhelms4524

4 жыл бұрын

What type of cactus can I buy in the fall that will bloom? & how long will it bloom? I’ve never had the blooming kind before? Thanks

@cherrytreeblossom8475

4 жыл бұрын

@@TimNevins No. Plural is either cacti or cactuses. Cactus is always singular.

This is awesome! Keep them coming

I'm so glad I watched this. I was going to put a cactus in a pot that's way too big.

Thank you for the video. I need to be more active and I can do this by learning how to plant and grow cactus and succulents. I have a lot of containers that I can use. I want to give some as gifts at Christmas time.

Thank you for this excellent video. I'm making a collection of cacti to hide a security camera in, and this will be very helpful.

im from the philippines and my cactus and succulent is on rain or shine the secret is in soil i use 80% pumice and 20% river sand just make sure before planting you must clean the roots and remove all the old soil us you can .......hope this help and give it a try 😊 BTW great video ur tips is a big help specially for the begginers

@goldenassassin7995

5 жыл бұрын

Do not do this. This is definitely a huge mistake! You are stressing the plant too much by creating air pockets in the root cavities. This will cause the roots to dry and die out.

Useful video and great tips, thank you!

Very helpful, succinct advice. Especially appreciated your point about the cactus 🌵 not needing constant, full sun. That explains why cacti can work as houseplants and do okay with moderate light.

This is a good video! In my experience with cactus over watering is the main mistake. You can buy cactus soil and add perlite to it. However over watering cactus or any succulent is the mark of death for the plant. Also I have never had any (cactus) suffer from sunlight. So a strong light position is good. I use a water (moisture meter) let it dry completely out and then wait at least another one to two weeks. To keep it simple probably just water once a month they are cactus........:)

@purpledancerbmw5279

2 жыл бұрын

SC killed my mini cacti

Tengo cactus a 5 grados invierno y están espectaculares y los pachanoi hay días que baja hasta - 2 grados y están bien, solo es un aporte. Un saludo.

I lived in Nevada and had a ton of indoor cacti. They were by the window and I would water them every two months in the winter. They grew well then I had to move to Florida. The cacti are now growing out of control because of the warmer temperatures and longer daylight.

Thank you so much for your information!

Just from my expriance there is an exception to the rule and that is if the cactus has the ability to grow massive then you can repot the cactus to a larger pot.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. When querying a a plant we should enquire how to take care. I love your soil mix it looks really good and excellent for the cacti plants.

I use stright out dirt from my garden no added anything or bought...and what i have planted has thrived very well cacti and other flowers...sometimes i add some sheep hummus...thats all

Thank you people for taking care of me

I had my last cactus just fall apart, I was told when picking up a new one, that I over watered it. My current cactus is now 6 years old from first purchase.

@goldenassassin7995

5 жыл бұрын

Just don't. If it is an indoor plant just water it 10-15 times a year. It is more than enough.

@immoegreen200

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I know all about it!

Very informative video! Kudos! Please share me infos regarding cacti care in the Philippines where the season is wet and dry only. Thank you, more power!

I learned A lot. Thanks for the video.

Loved it helped tons

Thank you. Very clear and straight to the point

This is so helpful! Thank you. And I love your voice!

I must be doing something right, for my cactus more than doubles in size every growth season. Basically I just water it very generously every three to four weeks when the soil is dry. It mimics a common arid habitat that occasionally gets heavy rainfalls but is dry most of the time. I've got it at a north-west facing window, so it gets direct sunlight in summer where I live relatively far north, but not excessively so. I wish I had done a timelapse of its growing as it started out being just 7cm tall four years ago and now it is 86cm and almost getting too big to be in the window sill. I'll need to move it to the floor next year.

3:53 exactly my cactus, bought near january, watered almost every day , sometimes forgot to for many days, randomly watered, put in random soil, looking better than ever for some reason, even though its neighboring aleovera died(probably cus it accidently uprooted and its torn roots couldnt be used anymore)

Finally, a good video about the care of the beauties, thanks!

The problem with oversized containers is that they hold too much moisture for the cactus to use. With terra cotta pots, that's rarely a problem and I use them almost exclusively

@OffGridInvestor

Жыл бұрын

Unglazed terracotta is the best for cacti because it's porous and any excess water that cannot get out the drain hole will evaporate thru the sides

Excellent video, thank you.

Thank you so much now I know why my last one didn’t last 🥰

Thanks..just bought cactus and repotted yesterday...thanks for the info..

In my backyard project that I am doing the catus and succulents are doing pretty good. I have been lucky so far with the watering and the placement.

Nice 👍 thanks for the great tips!!

Good advice, thanks for sharing!

@-aperson-1907

5 жыл бұрын

Hank's Cactus I too am a cacti

thanks, it really helps a lot, now i learn more how to take care of my cactus.

Thank you, Very informative video.

Very helpful, thank you. Not watering on a schedule, and perhaps once a month will be helpful.

I got my first cactus yesterday, I hope it lasts long !

I love cacti. Thanks for the tips.

Painting your pots white with a latex paint works for fighting the absorption of heat. Doesn't even have to be a good solid two coats. I kinda let some of the pottery color beak through. Looks pretty cool, I think, and works!

Great Job! Thanks to share and God bless you

His tips are effective for cacti lover ❤

Excellent description for taking care of cactus

Cactus plants really look beautiful for all of theor types. thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from us cactus lovers from Indonesia.😊👍

Thank u so much I just got a cactus and this helps very much

Thank you for the advice I just bought my first cactus a little prickly pear.

Great video and very informational. I have liked and subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work👍😊👍.

Very good!!!

Great video :)

I did everything wrong I guess. I planted my cactus in the dead of winter. My cactus doesn't know it's winter, tho, because I'm growing it under a 16 hour of light cycle. I also planted it in the biggest possible pot I could give it. Also started fertlizing it heavily. It's doing well.

@jackimoon8284

4 жыл бұрын

Revolutions The grow lamp is definitely saving it

@GuitarLessonCharts

4 жыл бұрын

@patrick m the thing is growing like a beast. It's a desert cactus. Laps up almost all the water overnight. My succulents on the other hand can be a lot more finicky in comparison. Almost certain everything I read on cactus is wrong. Then again depends on light.

This is the best video about care of cacti which most people don't know the facts u told us with the reason of their native habitat 🤗✌️ love from india 🇮🇳

Thank you so much!

Very informative clear and useful video. Thank you for sharing it.🙂🌞👋🌵

Thank you 😊advised and Ideas.

Thankyou From New Zealand 🌵🌴

Make a video about differences and care between Zantedeschia and Spathiphyllum.

Good info it's good to review, thanks.

Great content, thank you.

Thanks for sharing!

So so helpful!!!

So nice and informative video :)

Very informative.thank u for sharing..

Thank you for sharing 🌵

Bought a massive pot that has 10 Cactus in it, beatiful plant.

@AzFloraENG

8 ай бұрын

How are the doing in that pot?

Thanks 4. The tips ✌🏾

Great informative video! Especially for a Minnesotan trying to grow cacti! :)

Thanks for the detailed information.

I give mine filtered light from shadecloth and they grow nicely.

Thank u ,it help so much

lindos ! todos lindos ! 😍

Thank you for sharing

Thanks this helped me allot!

very good advice ! thanks a lot! will check out the soil mix video too!

@AzFloraENG

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You very much! Good luck!

Wow, thank you so much!!