Cactus plants add novelty and personality to your houseplant
collection. Whether you grow spiky barrels or fuzzy old man
cacti, they need good cactus care to thrive. Here are tips for
growing healthy cactus. Put your cactus plants in the sunniest
possible spot. Don't crowd them in with other houseplants,
though, as they need some air flow around them. Cactus can
tolerate temperatures from the 50's to the 90's. They can't
handle freezing temperatures, nor temperatures above the mid
90's. Under watering your cactus is better than over watering
it. These plants store water, and are from arid desert climates,
after all. Put enough water in to thoroughly wet the soil. Water
in the morning. Water a little more in the summer than in other
seasons. Let the soil dry completely in between waterings. Check
it with your finger (Don't get stuck!) about an inch into the
dirt to make sure it needs water, or just use a moisture meter.
The soil should feel dry. Combine half and half amounts of
regular potting soil and a gritt