How often do you water small cactus plants?

Question

The pots are about three inches in diameter

Answer 1

While growing, cacti and succulents should be watered at least once a week. Some people water more often than this. During each watering, give the soil a good soaking, so that water runs out of the 'drainage holes' of the pots. During the growing season, a balanced fertilizer, which has been diluted to 1/4 strength, can be added to the water for each watering. (A balanced fertilizer is one that has roughly equal proportions of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium. A 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength is ideal.)

When the weather cools and day-length shortens, plants enter a rest period. During that time, increase the interval between watering, and let the potting mixture dry out between watering. Some people say that during dormancy, cacti and succulents should be given just enough water so that they show no sign of shriveling. Use some common sense here. If your plants are kept indoors on a window sill in a heated room during the Winter, they will need more water than if they were over-wintered out-of-doors. In any case, do not fertilize your plants during dormancy.

There are exceptions to the above guidelines, as some cacti and, especially some succulents, are Winter growers. Again, your local cacti and succulent club can help you determine the particular growing habits of your plants.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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How often do you water small cactus plants?
The pots are about three inches in diameter

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Answer 5

When the soil dries out - stick your finger in (it there are pebbles on top, wiggle it down into the dirt) If there is enough moisture that dirt sticks to your finger - DON'T water. It is easier to kill a cactus from overwatering than not watering enough.

Probably every 3-5 days you will need to water - depending on the humidity of where you live. If you notice it looking "sunken" it needs water (they don't usually droop)

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Answer 7

About once a month, and a very small amount perhaps a capful from a water bottle. Reminds me, time to water mine.

Answer 8

every 3 or 4 weeks but just a little on the soil not directly on cactus

Answer 9

once a week and just over the pebbles I have around the plant

Answer 10

once in every 5 days