COMMON NAME: Cacti

LIGHT: Bright indirect to direct sun; most species tolerate full sun outdoors with gradual acclimation to prevent sunburn

WATERING: Water only when soil has completely dried out

SOIL: Loose, well-draining cactus mix

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a cactus-specific fertilizer or diluted balanced fertilizer

PRUNING: Minimal pruning needed; remove any dead or damaged segments with sanitized tools

EXTRA NOTES: Overwatering is the most common cause of issues—err on the dry side

PET SAFE? Moderate to highly toxic

CHILD SAFE? Moderate to highly toxic

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