How to Grow Cactus for Beginners / How to Take Care of Cactus |

Care for cactus is relatively easy compared to other types of plants. They actually thrive better with a little bit of neglect. They are hardy and very resilient. Here are some basic tips on how to give your cactus the proper care it needs to grow happy, healthy and blooming.
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[@CactusCaffeine]

Special thanks to Clyde for letting me use a clip from his video. Check out Morris Park in the Ozarks in this link -> kzbin.info/door/kPi2mj8LeFbIcJUydzadow

[@matthewbeard9035]

How can I send you a picture and message? I am having issues with few cacti and hoping for a video with advice. Thank you. Salamaat po.

[@snoywntr2]

Great simple reminder to me to stop messing with mine so much 😂

[@CactusCaffeine]

Lol! It sure does go against our nurturing nature sometimes. But I like how they manage to thrive on their own even if we fail to give them lots of attention.

[@MrJwolf989]

Cheers! Just got back from a trip to Arizona where I got two different types of cactus from my mother's garden. On my trips to the desert, Cactus seem to be something that have absolutely encaptivated me! So much variety! So many great colors and shapes! Can't wait to get my cacti going.. thank you for the information!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Sounds great! I hope they grow well for you. ☺️

[@kayak0000]

Just started taking care of 4 cacti yesterday. Got them as gift from a colleague. One is about to flower and i don't know what to do 😅. Hence, youtube. I find ur tips very helpful. Thank u. :)

[@StrawPlaysYTAlt-]

I followed the video, I picked a chilli of a cactus of mine and put them in a bad with water for 3 months thanks to you they grew!

[@christinedusoe7213]

Just what I needed, thanks for the help

[@tye2077]

extremely helpful, thank you!

[@imbindiurini8675]

Very well done video. Ana, I always love watching your videos! All the best for you in 2022 🌵

[@user-wm7hk2ge7o]

Very well kept collection

[@vmax-cv1ml]

Thank u

[@barbaraadcock2003]

Love how you explain everything!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you and I hope it helps you.

[@lorirober2536]

Excellent, helpful video, thanks!

[@walterblanc9708]

Thankyou for all your hardwork on these videos. I have found them very helpful.

[@yourpathmatters]

Excellent guide!

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

Amazing knowledge, for free. Thank you!

[@ProcessedDigitally]

Thanks for the wealth of information

[@febelynbernal7256]

Thank you 🥂

[@boibig3188]

Спасибо большое. Очень красивые кактусы.

[@johnhoover3345]

FABULOUS information - Thank you very much! We've been growing Cacti for years but haven't always had the best of luck. I appreciate your in-depth knowledge. We've got a 5' raised bed which bakes in the Summer sun and it can get hot up here in the Sierra foothills. Might use a rectangular umbrella if needed on those REALLY hot days. Thanks again for the tips!

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Thank you

[@CactusCaffeine]

You're welcome. Hope it’s useful for you

[@Kiko020576]

Awesome video! Thanks for the information. Is happy New Year!

[@billgolightly7203]

Good points, Ana. Thanks for sharing.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you, Bill. Have a blessed and healthy new year!

[@germanialeonbedoya7110]

Thank you very much. Excellent video. You're the Queen of cactus. 🇪🇨🤗

[@heatherreid9787]

Thank you, really helpful for a beginner, I am already hooked and hope to add to my collection soon.

[@MsJaggy]

I've found your videos extremely helpful. I just started getting into growing cacti from seed. I used to live in Phoenix and Las Vegas and I miss my cacti so much. Trying to make my own small collection in Wisconsin. :)

[@pennysmarsh1865]

Awesome video I love cacti🥰

[@ambermarie8169]

New cactus mom I’m so glad I found you!! Your videos are fantastic and very informative for me! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you! Welcome to the hobby. Warning, it is addicting. 😉🌵🌸👍🏼

[@aliosmanidris3143]

Nice info.. tq anna..👍👍👍

[@AppleZaider]

Great video thank you for sharing!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks!

[@faridxuffi]

Excellent video, thank you !

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you

[@atlas1380]

This was amazing helpful because my cacti is starting to hobble over and I was scared I was over watering 😅 but as you said it’s some sort of hibernation so thank you, it was very simple yet explained well so I could get the jist of it. Also all your plants are beautiful! Well done! 👏❤ I’m so glad alot of people love plant care as I do, it’s rather relaxing 😊! It’s just I feel so terrible when I can’t take care of them due to being busy 😓 but I still try my best at being a plant parent ❤.

[@crappo8459]

Thanks for sharing great info ✌️✌️👍

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you!

[@samuelebraccini8645]

Thanksss 💚🌵

[@jangreygarin3107]

very well said, thanks

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you. 🌵👍🏼

[@maddy_loves_sanrio]

This video has so much knowledge! Thank you for posting this video.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks for watching! 🌵☕️

[@Cactimania]

First off, love the new intro 😊 Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year, Ana. Great care guide, very in-depth and informative as always. Thinking of doing one of these myself at some point this year, and some indoor care. Thank you for sharing with us, Ana. Have a wonderful day from Edith & myself and may 2022 bring you lots of success, and super blooms of course! 🌵☀️🌺🌼🌸🏜☕️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks Daz. I’ve had my intro for a few years now so I thought it would be refreshing to change some things up. You should definitely do a care video, too! It is best for the community that we all share what we know and help each other out. I know I can learn a lot from your indoor set-up as well. Happy New Year and more power to your YT channels as well. ☺️

[@edithcoliagrandis]

A blessed and healthier new year, sis! This video will definitely help the newbies. Full of practical info! 🌺🌼🌸🌵💚

[@themidnightman9008]

Very informative Ma'am Ana..👍🏻💚

[@dougkidd4799]

Great video thanks

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you, cheers! 🌵☕️

[@solarwinds-]

Hey Ana! Good to see you again. I love your vids.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for always watching. ☺️ I appreciate your support

[@morrisparkintheozarks6831]

This is a great care guide!!! I think you covered all the basics great!!! And thanks for the shout out!!! Love your videos!!! Thanks for sharing Ana!!! From Morris Park in the Ozarks, out to Las Vegas, have a wonderful warm day!!! (We were at 12°yesterday) Peace, Love, Plants!!!✌💖🌵🏵🌴🌺🪴🌹🌲🌷🌳💐😃👍

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you as well Clyde for letting me use your clip. Luckily, we don’t get too much snow. But your cactus buried in snow is a great example of the resilience of some cacti. 12F?! Geez. I freeze at 60F! Lol!

[@thegemyniwoman3230]

I just bought a Purple Cactus 🌵 today at Home Depot. And I am researching becoming a Great Planter. Your Video was very inspiring. ❤❤

[@CactusCaffeine]

Enjoy the hobby! 😊🌵☕️

[@henriquemoura958]

Thank you very much for your videos. I'm improving a lot in my cactus collection.

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m happy to hear that. More good luck! 😃

[@ryecatcher1670]

Hi Ana 👋 Thank you so much for your well informed video 😀

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for watching. Cheers! ☕️🌵☺️

[@papatan8112]

Galing, now ko lang nalaman natutulog pala ang cactus. Thanks for sharing knowledge. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Para silang mantika, mas malamig, mas mahimbing ang tulog. Hahaha. Thank you for watching. 😉

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Very nice new intro, Ana 👌.And I liked this vídeo, so nice to see all the Cacti images, yours and otherwise. Anyway, it is always a pleasure to admire your collection 😃. A very happy 2022 to you and your family 🤩❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Happy New Year to you as well, Fernanda. 2021 went by too quick in my opinion. 😄 I hope 2022 will be a better and healthier year for all of us.

[@williamkittrell3342]

Ana - A very informative video. Have been growing cacti for a while now but always nice to hear and see an update on care. Always learn something new. Keep up the good work. And, a belated Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you so much. Hope 2022 will be a better and healthier year for all.

[@JIR2107]

😎🌵Cool!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

WOW this is an absolutely BRILLIANT video Ana :-D and FANTASTIC care info on Cactus Care, and I LOVE the new intro too

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you, Lyn. What I know, I mostly learned from you! And from my mistakes as well, hahaha. 😄 Your passion and dedication is truly inspiring.

[@20greeneyes20]

Thank you !! It was an excellent video ..... ❤

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you ☺️

[@joannegopaul3774]

Thank you my friend, for sharing your interesting video. I have a few cactus, which really needed help. I'm happy to find your channel. Thank you, blessings from Trinidad 🇹🇹💕

[@CactusCaffeine]

Glad I could help. Good luck! 😊

[@k9luv3]

You have a great talent for growing cactus! They are beautiful. The video was very well done.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you so much! 🙂 That is so nice of you.

[@SofiaGolden2361]

У вас ухоженные, красивые кактусы. Спасибо что делитесь опытом по уходу за кактусами.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for watching!

[@JoseGarcia-oc7dj]

Amazing ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@CactusCaffeine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoseGarcia-oc7dj]

@@CactusCaffeine definitely! Keep going :)

[@barnalisgarden]

Happy New Year Ana😊.Love from India♥️♥️

[@Hugh-se7qn]

I bought a full size Walmart cacti..grew slow at first then took off..bought a dwarf cacti yesterday..happy so 😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

Wonderful!

[@paolina525]

you have such beautiful cactus

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you ☺️

[@specialindonesiansurvivors]

Wau you have a lot of beautiful cactus 👍👍👍, so amazing 😱 ,.Best Regard from Indonesia.

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

Good morning Anne, thank you sense following you on KZbin I now have 18 cactus 🌵 with succulent also and palms also. Can’t thank you anoth. Learn so much from Anne.

[@CactusCaffeine]

That’s great! By the end of this year, I predict your collection will double! 😊 haha. Just enjoy the hobby, no pressure. 😉

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

@@CactusCaffeine thank you so much 😊

[@maryperrysmith5815]

Hi Anna I’m Mary from Indiana. I just found your video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@darquequeen2323]

Aww! I appreciate this video! I was just gifted three little cacti, and I don’t want to kill them by doing the wrong thing. 🌵❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m glad you found this video. Good luck! 🙂🌵☕️

[@darquequeen2323]

@@CactusCaffeine Thank you! 😄

[@evatoscano7227]

Good morning ms.ana done watching here in antipolo city,God bless you and keep safe ♥️🙏

[@CactusCaffeine]

Ingat din Ms. Eva!

[@ZiggySearchfieldCactus]

Very useful video Ana 😎 Happy New Year 🙂🌵

[@CactusCaffeine]

Happy New Year! May 2022 bring us more cheers in our gardens 🎆🌵

[@choom3639]

Thank you so much for this information! I just bought my fiancé and I 2 lil 🌵 and succys

[@CactusCaffeine]

Good luck! Have fun!

[@deangomm3423]

I love the new intro ana!! You did such a great job on this video and it's so great to see how big your collection is becoming, you do such a god job. It makes me look back on myself, and i can't believe how big my collection has grown since i've seen your videos. Thank you for sharing. Maligayang bagong taon po!!!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Haha. I think many of us grew our collection in the past year. More cacti are becoming available and the new variations are so interesting. More power to your collection!

[@christinaeilers3562]

Great review! Should also add differences in fertilizers. I was using tomato fertilizer to cacti which normally don't flower & started growing very thin & tall. 😯😄

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh no. I hope your tomato fertilizer has low nitrogen and always use half strength.

[@arielluzi4548]

Feliz año nuevo Ana!!! 🎆 🙋‍♂️🇦🇷Argentina

[@CactusCaffeine]

Happy New Year to you as well, Ariel! Hope 2022 will be a better and healthier year for all.

[@tie-dye-cacti]

They can handle a lot, I just read about mountain ball cactus so now thats on the way. I just keep them indoors till spring. I'm pretty sure we had the coldest game in NHL history last night. It was like -17. The more worrying thing was it warmed up to 40f for a couple days this year then dropped back down to subzero a day or 2 later. So I'm not sure how they'll do with that much fluctuation.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh, -17 is cold 🥶. Yes, best to keep them indoors. I hope you are warm yourself. Good luck this winter. The weather swings are crazy these days.

[@TerpyTen]

My first plant was an African Milkweed....30years later, it's as taller than me!

[@cfx3]

What do you do against mealybugs and can you ever get rid of them completely or can you only keep them under control? I've got some on my cactus from an infected speciment that I didn't realise had it untill it was too late and now most of my 30 cactus have had them at some point. I'm like 1.5 years later and still haven't been able to get rid of them completely despite trying everything I can find.

[@georgeramirez5225]

Loved the Video, were did you get your blue watering can ? thank you

[@CactusCaffeine]

That was from Star Nursery here in Vegas. But honestly, I don’t like it. It is open on top of the spout. Water keeps spilling on the side. Lol! Looks good on camera, though.

[@plantguy9]

Is the lava cactus in cultivation? I'm just curious.

[@paulclausi2519]

I have a cuctus that's growing a long stem from it with little oval bulbs that black and red what are they

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

Great video. Thanks! What’s this plant called? 3:37

[@lesbetts5694]

thank you i resuced one from the trash and have no idea about it cause its not food which is what i mainly grow

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m glad the video helps. Good luck! 😊

[@AT-iu3ye]

Hello, great video! I did have a question, how do you know when your cactus needs to be watered? I don't want to overwater them... will they show signs?

[@CactusCaffeine]

I hope this video answers your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2m7d3h-esd9g9U

[@adamchatwin2038]

Can I ask is it ok for me to give my cactus plants liquid gold leaf feed when I bottom Water, it’s 2ml per litre, all my other plants are doing great on it. And they don’t get watered near as much as them? What’s the best fertiliser or nutrient you recommend? Thx 🙏🏻 😊

[@bradlasseigne8436]

I just bought my first ones from the store and am wondering, I live in a condo type unit and don't get sun directly beaming in just rays slightly offset. Should I leave them near the window with the blinds open or would bringing them outside for a few hours a day help also?

[@CactusCaffeine]

It depends on what cactus you have. Some cactus likes a lot of sun and some can tolerate less. It you see your cactus starting to grow thin on top (etiolating), that is your sigh that you need to give it more sun. Good luck! 🙂

[@paulclausi2519]

I have a cactus with a long stem growing up and has little oval bulbs anybody know what that is can take bulbs off plant them

[@mariegtolosa7459]

You have beautiful healthy cactuses, how do you treat ants on your garden

[@CactusCaffeine]

Fortunately, ants are not a problem here. A few times they visited my garden, they sell an insecticide here in powder form and ants get killed on contact. But watch out cause if there are ants, there are usually mealy bugs as well. They both depend on each other. Kill the mealies, you may get rid of the ants as well.

[@peterdecicco9673]

You are AMAZING Fantastic The Holly Planter of Plants. Certainly not boring. Special in showing and explaining. Me a senior disabled. My Mother told everyone I was retarder and crazy since we didnt have all these Titles when I was a kid. In school the teachers would have ne stand up and repeat CRAZY I am Crazy, and dont play with him. Other childrn laughed and made fun of me. I couldnt tell Mother as she told them that. I hated School

[@Rhesaya]

cantik sayang! hurrah!

[@tiannavivianroberts3847]

Hey...I wonder if you can help. I'm not sure if my catus is burnt or experiencing root rot. I got it two months ago, still in the pot I bought it in. On my window sill, window faces the direction the sun sets. (makes me think its burnt) My cactus is a bunch of five small parts (its multiple small blue myrtles)...They shade eachothere in a way so i dont see how it would be burnt only in the bottom inbetween all the little babies... There is a beige/white colour at the base of the cactus which was not there before making me think its root rot. I doubt ive overwatered its only been watered twice and each time I let the soil dry out completely. Its currently completely dry. Also some seem like they are shrivelling in but...its June and I live in the UK and temperatures are around 30 degrees celsius rn... But yh, I really hope u can help, the internet isn't really making it clear. ❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hard to tell without seeing them. But when in doubt, best to go bare root and inspect the roots and the bottom of the cactus. Soft and mushy means rotting.

[@nickyb6438]

Is rooting powder needed for cactus that is saved from root rot? I have 3 cactus that I saved from root rot and are currently air drying should I add some powder or no?

[@CactusCaffeine]

I like to use cinnamon powder. You may use rooting powder if you have it but it is not necessary as long as your cactus is properly air dried.

[@nickyb6438]

@@CactusCaffeine thank you I will try to use cinnamon since it is less cheap than rooting powder.

[@eizaasmr]

can i put it in the ceramic pot? please help

[@CactusCaffeine]

You can use ceramic pots but you have to be careful. Ceramic pots are not porous so the soil retains moisture longer. You may adjust by making your soil more gritty, not using top dressing or simply watering less frequently.

[@ricr.4669]

I need help to build my first greenhouse. Do i need to use poly board for the walls or can I use blocks or bricks as long as the roof is poly panels? Sub!

[@CactusCaffeine]

If you have desert plants, the more sunlight, the better. It is easier to filter too much light with shade cloths than to deal with not having enough sunlight. 🙂

[@ricr.4669]

@@CactusCaffeine my shark fin plants are starting to curling. Does that mean it has too much sun?

[@herpiggy4857]

Do you recommend top or bottom watering for cacti?

[@CactusCaffeine]

To me, it doesn’t matter which way. It depends on what is easier for you. I do top watering because I have way too many pots to do bottom watering. 😊

[@herpiggy4857]

@@CactusCaffeine thank you. I have been using both methods but did not know if one was preferable over the other with cacti.

[@michellec.4994]

I have a question 🤔 ok when we buy a cactus from a nursery in a small 3in or 4in pot..how old are they?? Like 1yr old?

[@CactusCaffeine]

Depends on the cactus. Some grow fast, others slow. But typically, I would guess around 3-4 years old.

[@michellec.4994]

Wow...I was thinking about 2yrs old..they still small and I don't think they flowered yet...ok..I just have to watch them grow and enjoy 😉

[@Solairethedarksoul]

I was like,”I want another prickly pear” Then you’re like just cut off the branch and plant it when it grows a callus and I’m like what?

[@mikeratixxd7397]

In conclusion: Water it and forget about it for sometime in a sunny place

[@jhernandez335xi]

Mine thrive off neglect & thirst..

[@barsozuguler4300]

The cacti is built different. It can freeze or burn under the sunlight and still surviving

[@itsallagoodfun6018]

I keep growing them as I should, but they won't flower...not one of them. I keep watching videos just to see what I'm doing wrong but no use....😢

[@solarwinds-]

Hi Anna, Here's a video for you. Just go to 9:56 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmncgGaEbLRqg5Y. You said you had trouble growing Lithops. Well, Lyn of Desert Plants of Avalon goes over the care for them at that point in her vid. Just thought it would help.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for the information!

[@Kungpaoshizzi]

At 4:54, kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2XGnWB_edaAla8 , what species is this bottom right, almost like the cylindropuntia ramosissima, tyvm!! Love the vid!

[@mohamedelwan9761]

拜托，我需要各种多肉植物和仙人掌的种子，你可以在你允许的情况下，通过马士基或任何航运公司将它们运送给我，我希望他们有一袋或两袋石头或土壤，但是他们种的石头不大，多肉植物和仙人掌都需要，价格上是好种子，会互相配合

[@simontran6008]

this is old video . i watch b4 .

[@mohamedelwan9761]

Please please I need seeds of all kinds of succulents and cacti, and you can, with your permission, ship them to me on Maersk or any shipping company, and I wish they had a bag or 2 stone bags, but the stone they planted in was not large. And anything you have, especially succulents and cacti seeds It is necessary and at its price, but it is good seeds and we will cooperate with each other

[@general_p2962]

i have killed 5 out of 7 cacti :(

[@michellec.4994]

My mammallaria rotted...😪😪😪😪

[@CactusCaffeine]

😔

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

My mother HATES cactus.

[@CactusCaffeine]

😄

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

@@CactusCaffeine She forbids me from ever having these plants. Because my father stepped on one when I was a kid. I just threw a dead one in the yard without thinking.