How To Water

It is summer and it is watering day. Let me share the process and the thoughts behind my method of watering my cacti.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:33 Factors to Consider when Watering
4:02 Preparing my Water
6:07 Watering Cactus in Pots
9:07 Watering Cactus in the Ground
10:43 Hoselink
12:16 CAM Photosynthesis
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[@godisgreat8462]

Hello from the rising sun Japan another awesome video

[@Cactimania]

Another awesome and informative video, Ana. For my climate here when it comes to watering less is best, and it’s much easier to bring a cactus back from dehydration than it is from rot. CAM is definitely an important thing, ever since I found out about that and been watering my plants at night it didn’t take long to see a difference with the plants and their overall health. Thank you for the mention 😊 And thank you for sharing with us as always. Have a wonderful Sunday from Edith & myself 🌵☀️🌼🌺🌸🏜☕️

[@CactusCaffeine]

True, your spring climate is like my winter. Lol! Watering is different and should be adjusted accordingly. Happy birthday, Daz! 😃🎉

[@edithcoliagrandis]

Boba Tea! Yummy! Enjoyed this video, Ana. Been so busy at work lately and this just relaxed me tons. Thanks for sharing loads of very useful info. Have a great day! ❤️🌼🌺🌸🌵💚

[@CactusCaffeine]

@@edithcoliagrandis no worries! Ingat Edith. 😃

[@MrBobbyjones1205]

Good morning Anna … Sunday morning here 🌞😊

[@br1tag]

Thank you Ana 👍

[@victoriagrapsidou3474]

Great video Anna!! My cactaii are my pride and joy! My oldest cactus is 30 years old! Greetings from Greece!

[@CactusCaffeine]

That’s awesome, 30 years old?! I wish mine last that long, too. 🙂

[@sethkarma2072]

Omg, That elephant statue in your garden is beautiful!

[@ItsAllAShow]

I like to bottom water my cactuses and succulents. That way they get a good drink and take as much as they need and I don't have to waste time going back and forth to water until they are no longer thirsty. I also find this helps with keeping pests like fungus gnats away. I grow indoors though as I live in Minnesota. Great video! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks with us!

[@donnamarshak3397]

You have every right to brag👍🏻👍🏻

[@H.pylori]

As usual, I am learning so much from you, the expert, and my cacti agree. You are the best. Across the valley it has been extremely hot. We are on a well, so no chlorine to worry about. pH I have never tested, did not know about this. Will get the meter from Home Depot today. The only right thing that I have been doing is digging into the soil and if it is dry, saturate the soil like you do, about once per week to 10 days in the summer. When we get showers here, the cacti in the ground get a soaking, so this should not be a problem. Thank you so much!

[@CactusCaffeine]

I am thinking that well water is better for plants because it is not chemically treated. I’m not sure but it is an interesting subject. 😃👍🏼

[@imbindiurini8675]

Thanks Ana, interesting, funny and informative video. I always look forward to your videos with impatience. Greetings from Italy (there is a lot of humidity here, I bathe the plants 2 times a month to avoid rot)😘🌵🌴

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh yes, with high humidity, you have to be extra careful. Thank you so much for your support.

[@tamekahill2826]

Thanks for sharing the tips about the best time to water them.Happy growing and stay safe.

[@johnarchluleta]

I work at a nursery and these videos help me answer their questions about cacti! Thank you!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Aww. You have my dream job. 😉

[@matloob84]

thank you for putting such detailed video, i will try to switch watering routine to my evening

[@desertplantsofavalon]

FANTASTIC video on how you water your Cacti Ana :-D and you have covered so many different points when it comes to watering, and I have noticed a big difference with my cacti since I started watering at night time too, I used to water first thing in the morning but since watering of an evening they take up water so much better, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful and very informative video, and Hans and I are sending you lots of love and happiness and CAFFEINE and PLANT POWER to Las Vegas for a fantastic new week XXXX

[@CactusCaffeine]

I always watered at night just because it is too hot in the morning. I did not know I was doing the right thing. Hahaha. Thank you Lyn and I hope your summer is bright and sunny! 😎

[@juanduran345]

Thanks for the great watering tips. Will start watering in the evening now.

[@CactusCaffeine]

😊

[@charlesmckemie8921]

Good info on CAM. Thx

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hope you find it useful. 🙂

[@morganalexishalos8481]

Hello ate Ana. Maraming salamat po ulit sa napaka-informative na vlog. Cheers!

[@elmaaliling2181]

Hi Anna. I like your hose at sana magkaroon din dito sa Pilipinas. Hose din kasi ang gamit ko sa pagdidilig.

[@amandaleeborchert3745]

I just adore your videos!😍😍😍 So much fun to join you as you care for your babies!👶👶👶 Thank you for sharing your knowledge!👩‍🌾👩‍🏫👩‍🔬👷‍♀️

[@karflo9245]

Salamat, Ana! I never knew about the CAM photosynthesizing thing and always watered my cacti towards the evening simply because I am not a morning person. It’s good to know that I am doing something good for them. ☺️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hahaha! You and the cacti have something in common. Not active in the morning. 😉

[@pamgrimm8850]

This was so good, Ana! So much information!

[@ryanjuanico9918]

Kaya nga kahit humid sa pilipinas sa Gabi parin ako nag didilig para mas mabilis silang lumaki 😊😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

True. Although Hindi ko yun alam noon. Hahaha.

[@ShyDog827]

That was an interesting tip to adjust the ph of tap water. I’ve been buying ph kits, bottled water, and just ordered ammonium sulphate to reduce my water’s ph. I have only a small collection of cacti, aroids , and haworthia so it’s not a big inconvenience to use distilled water. But I liked your method of saving water aside and letting the chlorine evaporate . Half of that bucket would be enough to soak my group of cacti and some of my other patio plants.

[@goldenbarrelcactusytp1022]

I water my cactus and yesterday when I tried to water I try to remove the pot inside of the pot that doesn’t have drainage holes and I got spines but I like you vid great video

[@meenuvinayan5775]

Hello Ana..nice video as always 😊

[@angelapablo1051]

This video is very helpful! 😍 Love from the Philippines!

[@cactussteve7]

You have such a amazing collection of cacti,im so jealous lol.Thank you for the information,as always love your videos 🙂.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for visiting! 😃

[@cactussteve7]

@@CactusCaffeine How can I get info to send you some cactus?

[@CactusCaffeine]

You can reach me at my email. [e-mail]

[@PinayMorenaUSA]

Very well explain Ana, I love it

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing cactus garden plans they all so beautiful and amazing

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks for joining me. 🙂

[@stephaniereyes2700]

Thanks for sharing. Learned new things. Enjoy your new caffeine for today.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you!

[@CactusCove]

Enjoyed!😊👍🏜☀️🏜☀️🏜☀️ I do the same thing😄 I give little water then pour again to go right through... I use 2.5 litres of water per shelf so my pump sprayer holds 5 litres so I can do 2 shelves each sitting. I have to do each entire shelf rack on different days as I use water just from my dehumidifier so have to pour out the water and store it until my pump sprayer is full. But I don't mind tap water for my Ariocarpus, Lophophora or Astrophytums as they're not bothered 🤣 so in case of no water left I use tap water for those cactus. Loved the advert you did for the hose... that was really well done!👍Your video was very informative 😀🌵🏜☀️🌵🏜☀️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh, good to know the Ariocarpus, Astrophytum and Lophs aren’t very particular about the water that they drink. Thanks Claire for sharing your personal experience. 😊

[@cactusandfriends_by_vane]

Very useful and informative, Ana!👌💯👏👏👏☺️ I learned about crassulaceae acidic metabolism in the past and is fascinating. I use the vinegar too, because I live in an area where water is hard and very bad. Good advice as always, thank you!😘🌵☮️🌺

[@MrsBradleyMia]

Awesome info Ana… Keep on 😍😍😍🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tie-dye-cacti]

Hi thanks for the info. Also most tap water uses chloramines or sometimes ammonia now, which doesn't evaporate. They stopped using chlorine because it evaporates, making it unstable sterilization. You can aquarium dechlorinator like seachem prime which with a few drops neutralize all of those chemicals instantly, just shake the bucket for a few seconds.

[@CactusCaffeine]

That is good information! Thank you so much for sharing. 😃👍🏼

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Awesome thankyou

[@Mari443Garrett1]

Beautiful cactus garden you have.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you! Cheers! ☕️😉

[@kareng2803]

Great video thx for sharing your watering tips.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you as well!

[@cactushouse6183]

very important information .thank you❤️

[@ryanjuanico9918]

Update about your aloe gusto ko lang silang Makita please ma'am ann

[@balanjayf9368]

thank you for so many great videos! :)

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you for appreciating them. 🙂

[@balanjayf9368]

always, thank you for your time! :)

[@solarwinds-]

OMG Ana, my cacti were watered and then the following day were accidentally watered again. I thought had turned off the timer on the lawn sprinkler but...no. The plants got SOAKED. Has anything similar to that happened to you and what did you do about it? Thanks for your videos, I learn so much from you.

[@OfftoShambala]

Two or three times a week seems like a lot… but I’m used to cactus in ground. Not in relatively small pots. I’ve never watered mine that much in Phoenix. I will have to play around with this as I’m starting to keep them in pots.

[@CactusCaffeine]

I also have cactus planted in the ground. Those I water only once a week. But for the ones in small terracotta pots, I water more. They dry out fast because their pots are porous. But that is only during the summer. 🙂

[@katrinablanchalle8269]

I can't believe there was so much I didn't know about watering! Amazing trick with the vinegar - so easy. I have two completely different attitudes when it comes to my smaller potted cacti and the big ones in the ground. I baby the ones in pots but I tend to go with survival of the fittest for the big ones. They have never been fed or given shade and they rarely get water. Now I'm thinking how much bigger they could be, and how many more flowers, if I just put a little effort in. I have heard of people putting sulfur down for fruit trees, but not for cactus. That totally makes sense though since cacti prefer the acid soil. Do you scrape away the top dressing in your gardens before putting the sulfur on? Do you sprinkle it on top or dig it into the soil? Thanks again for the great information and the glimpse into your beauitiful collection.

[@CactusCaffeine]

I just sprinkle it on my gardens as is. Then I water it heavily. May be better if you mix it in the soil but I’m just too lazy to do it all around my backyard. 😄

[@PsychoPlantLady]

Thank you Anna. I need to get a water ph tester. Just curious do I need to test the ph of rain water? I try to use rain water when I can too. 😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

Rainwater should be good as is. Unless you live in a heavily polluted air environment.

[@houdinihoudine9637]

Hi Ana, very informative video! My cacti experience tropical climate here in the PH, so I wonder if we growers here would need to withhold watering during their dormant period too, and when would that be when we don't have a winter season?

[@CactusCaffeine]

Yes, it is important for some species of cacti to force them to go dormant to get more flowers in the warmer months. Your “winter” will be Dec-Feb. try giving them less water and let them experience the colder night air. Then by March, resume your normal watering routine. 😃

[@houdinihoudine9637]

@@CactusCaffeine thanks for sharing! Makes total sense, since those months are the coldest.

[@vinman2043]

do you ever do a bottom water and have it soak from the bottom up?

[@michellechapman8738]

Anna.. Do you have any cacti without drain holes? I put my peanut cactus in a terra cotta pot without a hole...so far its doing well. And i only give it small doses of water.

[@celestinachambi3378]

Cada cuánto tiempo debo regar los cactus

[@zibi2529]

Hello, can you share a list of all cacti which requires more water and a list of all cacti which requires less water?

[@titch_can_i_nail_it3847]

I've gave mine a watering and it made them look dull n went like a lighter green, I only gave a little bit water so not sure what I did wrong 🤷‍♀️

[@melletard]

I live in Texas and we have 100+ degree days in the summer with hardly any rain. I have a few large potted cactus (blue myrtle, fence post) which are outside under shades awning. So they get indirect sunlight. How much should I water... Drown them or just a small bit? How often do I water... Once a week? Twice a month?

[@CactusCaffeine]

I do the soak and dry method during the growing season. I water heavily then let the soil go completely dry before I water again. The frequency will depend on your soil and the pot that you use. You can watch my How to Water Cactus video for guidance. 🙂

[@lalitvermani9916]

It is best to use orthophosphoric acid only 5ml /20 liters of water.

[@coburgkid]

I have the same metal shelves that you keep your cactus on. My question is, is it ok that the water from the cactus above will splash down to the cactus on the next level? I thought “second hand” water is bad for a plant. Also, doesn’t the used water stain the cactus below? Right now I take each cactus to a different location to water it, but that takes a lot of time. I’d love to not worry about water splashing down to the plants on the next level.

[@CactusCaffeine]

I haven’t had any problem with water dripping to the pots below it. I actually like it because it saves me water and I find it more efficient. The only downside I know is if the plant on top is sick (or if it has pests), water can carry the sickness to the plant below it. That is a risk that I am taking because like you said, it is too much work to move them every time I water. As for staining, I think maybe only if you have white fuzzy hairs on your cactus. 😉

[@Toni85034]

i just bought a "crown of thorns" plant and is a succulent. Am wondering if I should let it grow outside. I live in Phoenix, zone 13.

[@CactusCaffeine]

That’s a beautiful plant especially when in flower! It will do good in your climate. But it will need protection from the sun during summer. The leaves may burn. 🙂

[@PinayMorenaUSA]

Watching here I love that bobba drink Ana

[@CactusCaffeine]

Reminds me of sago but I like boba texture better. 😉

[@PinayMorenaUSA]

@@CactusCaffeine true, I love bobba pearl always cook some at the house and make some milk tea anytime😊😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh, good for you! I don’t know how to make boba.

[@messylaura]

i'm thinking about making a watering system for my cactus i wondered if you think it is a good idea. i would have them in individual pots that have drainage, those pots would be put into one large container that can hold 10+ pots, The individual pots would be raised from the floor of the main container with a couple of layers of stone and gravel. The main big pot would have a water feed to flood the container to the rim of the individual pots, which would all be set so the cactus base is at the same level. The main pot would also have a drain so after a 5 min soak the water can be let out and the cactus can drain naturally obviously the cactus would be only watered at the correct intervals depending on their soil condition / watering requirement, any cactus that shows signs of not needing to watered with the others can be lifted clear for the watering period. do you think this method would work?

[@CactusCaffeine]

Sounds like you are doing a bottom watering system. It will work if done correctly. Depending on the size of the pot and the type of soil that you use, 5 minutes may not be enough time to get your soil wet till the top. But once you are able to get the correct time and frequency of watering, I think your system can work.🙂 Good luck!

[@TrenT83]

6:11 hi sis, what is the name of this cactus that you water first?

[@solarwinds-]

Hi Ana, What PH tester are you using here at 4:35? Do you have to calibrate it a lot? What one do you recommend? thanks!!

[@CactusCaffeine]

I just got it off from Amazon. I calibrated it once and has never done it again. But the instructions says it is good to calibrate if the meter is not used for a long time.

[@solarwinds-]

@@CactusCaffeine which one do you have? Or maybe post a link❤🧡💛💙💙💜

[@lokeelee]

@@solarwinds- I was wondering the same thing...

[@PoIius]

Hello Ana, i have a question, how do cacti flower buds fall off? Because 2 of my cactus buds fell off.

[@CactusCaffeine]

They usually fall off if the environment suddenly changes. Hot to cold or vise-versa, or if you keep moving them while in bud. Or sometimes extreme dehydration will make the buds fall as well.

[@PoIius]

@@CactusCaffeine can the spines grow into the bud and make it fall off?

[@miles_martinez]

i luv cucti but some put something ng hindi ko alam lumalambot siya anu ang dapat kung gawin thank u so much God bless po.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Kapag lumalambot, that is rotting. Baka po too much watering. Make sure the soil is dry before you water again.

[@OptimisticGray]

i need that hose!

[@CactusCaffeine]

It is so convenient and easy to use! 😊

[@justmejo9008]

Hello CC 🤗 is a bonsai soil ok for cactus 🤔

[@CactusCaffeine]

I have not tried it but some growers use that. 🙂

[@justmejo9008]

@@CactusCaffeine thanks for replying.. I really think I might try it but not till spring now

[@gotnitro4329]

What’s the wrinkle cactus at 13:03 called

[@CactusCaffeine]

It is a Stenocactus.

[@marcoeun2030]

Should I stop watering my cactus regularly..since here in my place is a raining season... I'm worried that my cactus will died if I didn't water them for a few Weeks or month

[@CactusCaffeine]

Water them only when the soil is dry. Also cactus has the ability to absorb moisture in the air. So during rainy season, you should water them less often.

[@marcoeun2030]

@@CactusCaffeine thank you so much 😊

[@dominiqueveron7086]

Lucky lady. At $1 per lemon I’ll have to use vinegar.

[@CactusCaffeine]

🤣 The lemon tree only had lemons until summer. So I’m also using vinegar now. 😉

[@davidschmidt270]

Right on thanks for the cool video......you know, not trying to sound like some kinda bot but seriously, that hose look off the....well, chain? LOL ....that thing looks cool!!! Hate crinkled hoses.....and now there like 40,50$ at home Depot?🤮 Sorry to be all dramatic... anyways

[@robertchall8576]

Shame on you for using a water hose. Just kidding do what it takes to keep your pretty catus alive

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hahaha. At over 100F even at night, sometimes I just need to do the watering as fast as I could. So yes, I too cheat. Lol!