Cactus and its fruit are not only delicious, but also nutritious. They are rich in plant fiber, vitamins and minerals, and have the effects of lowering blood sugar, blood lipid, blood pressure, analgesia and hemostasis. In addition, because they are rich in antioxidants, they can make the skin more delicate if eaten regularly.

Rich fiber can help cholesterol in the blood in the body to be discharged from the digestive tract, and prevent diabetes by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates. In addition, cactus is low in calories and rich in minerals such as vitamin A and vitamin C, which are beneficial to human body.

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Cultivation method of cactus

I. Soil

Cactus is not strict with soil, but it must be loose and permeable. Its roots will release organic acids. If the soil itself is very sticky, and its organic acids will cause soil hardening, the water will not evaporate easily after watering, which will cause rotten roots. You can use humus soil, river sand, or peat and perlite, and mix them according to the ratio of 1: 1 for planting.

Second, the light

Cactus is relatively strong to light during the growth period, but there are also some special species, such as cactus in tropical rain forests such as crab claw orchid and pseudoepiphyllum, which are not particularly demanding on light, and should be in scattered light.

If it is exposed to the sun directly in summer, it will cause burns. It has a certain phenomenon of chasing light. If the indoor light can't meet the requirements, its growing point will face the source of light, and it will become slender and thin.

Third, moisture

The water management of cactus should master a principle, that is, it should be dry and not wet, and it is enough to dry it thoroughly.

Reference sources; People's Network-Cactus is delicious and nutritious: God's generous gift to Mexicans (Figure)