The cactustogether with the succulents, they are of the easiest sun plants to take care of since in addition to being very resistant, they do not need followed irrigation and specific positions. These beautiful sun plants have become the favorites of many to decorate the home and even to give away because in addition to being beautiful, the simple steps ensure the survival of the plant. But Cactus also suffer If proper attention is not paid and one of the most notorious signals of this is when The cactus gets black. But there is nothing to worry about because here we will tell you the reason and what you should do to solve it.
Cactus care is usually very simple but it is important to follow them to the letter to prevent the root of the plant from rotting. Carlina Teteris / Getty Images
Avoiding errors from the beginning
The first thing you can do to prevent your cactus from getting black It is following care to the letter. If you are not used to caring plants, some of the mistakes that are most related to the place where the cactus is placed and the frequency with which. So remember that for these sun plants, lighting and water are very important, but not in excess, because otherwise, it can be damaged and Change its coloration slowly get black.
You can read this basic care list that will help you take care of your cactus and succulents in the best way and you can avoid the death of your cactus without much effort.
If your cactus becomes black, this can mean an excess of irrigation or moisture in the environment and it is important to act quickly. NU RDI N SA MAENG / EYEEM / GETTY IMAGES
Why do cactus get black?
Yes cactus It turns black This can mean an excess of irrigation or moisture in the environment, so remember that these sun plants do not require water daily and sometimes, either weekly. That is why it is very important that, before watering them, you check if your land is completely dry. It is also important that you constantly review your cactus since If it gets black, it is likely that you have shown signs of drowning previously And that the roots are being rotted, which means that if this is not solved in time, it can cause the death of your plant.
How to save a rotten cactus?
It is important that you know it is complicated Relive a cactus that is already rotten or to die, but there are a few steps that can help you. The first thing you have to do is remove it from the pot in which it is, because there is excess moisture. Then Place your cactus in a new pot Where you have adequate land, put it in the sun and do not water it for a couple of days, or until you notice that the plant needs to be watered. He also remembers keeping her in a little wet place during this stage of the process to make sure he can recover as soon as possible.
It is important that they are watched Your cactus a few days later To transplant it and if the pudition process of your cactus is very advanced, you may not be able to recover some parts. If so, carefully prune the affected areas, either with a knife or previously disinfected scissors. Finally, if the roots of the plant are very affected, it will be necessary to cut the few pieces that are still alive and try to reproduce them with cuttings.
So Now you are ready to save your cactus to die rotten And remember that the best method to avoid damage to your cactus is the right care and constant attention. You can apply these tips with a succulent drowned and even with some sun plants, but remember that each plant needs special care to be in the best possible condition.