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Re: watering cacti

Cami,

The most important thing to remember about cacti is that they don't like
WET FEET.  In my greenhouse I often watered them every day during their
growth cycle.  Cacti often go dormant during winter.  When cacti get dry
their accordion folds tend to close.  My advise to you is just be patient
with the one with buds.  More cacti are killed from overwatering then from
drying out.  

On those that haven't done anything for several years I would suggest
repotting them into new cacti soil mix.  After repotting them you need to
wait at least 2 weeks before watering them to insure any damage done to the
roots during repotting heals before the water hits them.

Even in winter dormancy a few drops of water along the rim of the pot every
7-10 days would be good.

 John Harris, Lake Ridge, VA  (jharris@jnpcs.com)

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> From: The Jeli's <utaar@cybernw.com>
> To: 'indoor-gardening@prairienet.org'
> Subject: watering cacti
> Date: Sunday, April 27, 1997 6:09 PM
> 
> I have a question about some cacti I have.  One is the Gymnocalycium
> I bought about a month ago.  I know it can't take complete sun, but
> how often do I water it?  It has 3 fat flower buds on it but they just
> aren't opening--is there something I should do for this?  And how can
> I tell when my other cacti (I have no idea what kind they are) need
> to be watered?  They are alive but haven't put out any new growth
> or flowered since we've had them (about 5 or 6 years).  Thanks!
> 
> Cami
> utaar@cybernw.com
> Portland, OR (Zone 8)
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