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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

A basic overview on getting started growing Cactus plants indoors under lights.

How to grow cactus indoors using grow lights for magic, or healing.


GROW CACTUS INDOORS ALL YEAR.

How to grow cactus indoors, as the best way to do so will vary depending on the species of cactus being grown and the individual grow light setup used. However, here are some general tips that will help regardless of the specific cactus being grown: 1. Choose the right cactus for indoor growing. The most common cactus varieties grown indoors are the common succulent, including Aloe, Agave, and Yucca. Other popular cactus varieties for indoor growing include the prickly pear, Cereus, and the Easter lily. 2. Start with a healthy cactus. Cactuses are succulent plants and as a result, they are prone to succulent dwarfing and root rot if they are not grown in a healthy environment. Make sure to purchase a cactus that is in good condition before adding it to your indoor grow light setup. 3. Choose the right grow light for cactus growth. Cactus plants are typically grown under grow lights that emit a soft white light. Some common grow lights used to grow cactus indoors include the T5HO and T5 HO fluorescent grow lights, as well as the Sunlamp 600. Today many growers are using the more energy efficient full spectrum LED grow lights. We usually keep the lights about 6 inches away from the cactus.

4. Choose a cactus specific potting soil. Or make a potting soil using using 60% sand, 15% peat moss and 15% compost. The important thing is that the soil me well draining, as cactus are prone to root rot.

5. Check soil moisture one a week. If the soil feels moist, leave it be. If they soil feels very dry, then give then a drink enough to just moisten the soil and never overwater your cactus.

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