All are desert cacti that need lots of sun, lots of light, and very little water. If you live in a hot, arid area, these plants can generally be planted outside, left alone, and enjoyed. These cacti will grow just fine in a garden, but they can be grown in pots as well.
Hereof, how do you root the paper spine of a cactus?
The stems or joints of the Paper Spine Cactus can break off easily. Once they fall the ground, the stem can quickly take root and start an entirely new plant. Otherwise, cut a paddle off the cactus at the joint, using a clean knife. Select a healthy paddle on an actively growing stem.
Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions. Water even less frequently if cactus is grown in medium light conditions. Fertilize once a year (if growing indoors) with a low-nitrogen (2-4-7 NPK) fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Besides, how do you grow a pine cone cactus?
To propagate by cuttings, remove a pad from the plant and let it callous over for a couple of days. Then place it in a dry soil and do not water it until it begins to grow. To propagate by seed, remove the pulp from the seeds and let them dry completely then plant them in dry well-drained soil – ideally in the spring.
How do you make a cactus out of paper?
Instructions
- Download and print the free cactus templates and trace around them onto coloured card or heavy paper. …
- Fold the cactus stems in half lengthways.
- Apply glue to one half of a folded cactus stem.
- Glue the stem to another folded stem.
