How often do you water cacti?

Question

How often do you water cacti?

I recently got a small pot with 3 different cacti and a jade tree in it from the supermarket. I was wonder how often I would need to water it. I know not often because they are desert plants.

Answer 1

I may have that exact same plant thing! Don't worry if it seems entirely dry; so is the desert. Do about 2 tablespoons every week; I've had them for nearly a year.

Answer 2

Well a cactus I water once a month if that, but an aloe vera, I would water more often. I think if you water an aloe vera too much the branches fall off. Take pictures of them and take them by Lowes, they usually know a lot about plants just to be sure.

Answer 3

I have a freind with an extensive cacti collection. You're not going to believe this, but he subscribes to a Pheonix AZ news paper and he waters them when it rains there.

Answer 4

Rarely. Succulents and cacti retain moisture so they need very little to maintain themselves.

All the best with them.

Answer 5

when the dirt is totally dry, rewater