Climate plays an important role in growing conditions which cactus demand. Some
cactus requires warm and moist climate whereas certain species require hot and
dry environment. Although Cacti are highly adaptable plants, an inadequate atmosphere
will promote an unnatural growth cycle that results in the formation of soft and
weakly spined tissues. Furthermore, sufficient moisture is required to keep its
tissues turgid and healthy. Young cactus will require an atmosphere of slightly
warmer than old cactus.
Outdoors cactus in the garden is advised to be cultivated under shelter. This
is to protect the plant from direct rain or at worst, hail. Greenhouse is the
most favourable place for cactus growing but not necessary in Tropical/Equatorial
places. However, a green house will definitely boast the growing speed of the
plant.
Cactus should be exposed to sunshine. Not directly under sun’s ray but bright
spots with shade or semi-shade depending to the species. There is no fix period
of how long they should be left out to receive sunshine. But too many hours of
sunshine is unhealthy for cacti if they are subjected to more than 12 hours of
sunshine.
Per day temperatures of over 30°C (86°F) in shade and minimum night temperatures
of over 20°C (68°F) is encouraged, or they may enter a semi-dormant state.
In hot weather, it is advisable to remove the cactus from noon sun. This also
applies to those species that normally like sunny position.
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