Should I water my cactus at the roots or on the leaves?

Many people are not particularly clear about the cultivation of cacti. For example, when it comes to watering, many people are troubled by whether to water the roots or the leaves. Let's talk about which is better, watering the cactus on the roots or the leaves .

Should I water my cactus at the roots or on the leaves?

1. Should I water the cactus on the roots or on the leaves?

Many people who grow cacti don’t know how to water them, whether to water them at the roots or on the leaves. It is best to water cacti at the roots rather than on the leaves.

2. Why can’t you water the cactus on its leaves?

First of all, because cactus itself is native to desert areas such as South Africa, it is a very drought-resistant plant. If you water the cactus because it seems to be lacking water, it is easy for the cactus to be damaged by too much water. In summer, you can water the cactus more appropriately, but it is still better to water the roots.

3. Precautions for watering cacti

In addition to watering the roots, you should also pay attention to the fact that in the summer when the air is humid, you don’t need to water much, and don’t water at noon. In the summer, the ambient temperature is high at noon. Cactus plants can withstand high temperatures, but they cannot withstand high humidity at the same time. If you water them at noon in the summer, it may cause a high temperature and high humidity environment, which the cactus plants cannot bear.