Soil substrate for cacti and succulents (pH 5.6-6.5) neutral

A mixture of different shapes and types. These succulent plants can become the pride of many collectors: amazingly diverse, hardy, easily adapt to various conditions, grow well and bloom. The shape of plants can be varied: spherical, flat, cylindrical, etc. (height 5-50 cm). Cacti store water in their thickened stems, equipped with numerous spines: subulate, hooked, hairy and bristly. The flowers are unusually beautiful, of various colors 1-15 cm in diameter, which are formed at the top or at the base of the stem.
They are photophilous and thermophilic, they develop well on the windows of the southern exposure, they are very easy to care for. During the growth period, cacti are watered when the soil has become dry, but not completely dry. In winter, they do not tolerate excessive humidity, they need good ventilation and lighting, and are kept at a temperature of + 5 + 10 ° C. Large specimens are watered very rarely, small ones - 2 times a month (with rain or boiled water at room temperature).
The soil substrate for cacti should be loose and well-permeable to water and breath, not contain fresh compost (besides, the presence of drainage is mandatory).
Seeds are sown in low wide pots, slightly pressed into the soil without falling asleep (they need light to germinate), covered with glass. Usually the seeds begin to germinate in 10-14 days at a temperature of +20+25°C.
Emerging shoots are sprayed daily with water. Watering is done through a pallet. After 2-3 months, the plants are seated.
From cacti create attractive and well-growing landscape compositions on the window.