Radek Tesár 9. 8. 2025 clock 3 minutes video
The cactus garden, or cactarium, will bring a piece of desert exotic to your garden or home. Thanks to care of care, it is also an ideal choice for beginners or busy lovers of plants.
In our climatic conditions, the idea of a cactus garden may seem as a real challenge. However, the truth is that the right species and cleverly designed space will allow Cactarium to be created in the Czech garden, on the balcony or even outside the window. Cacti and succulents have become a symbol of resistance and aesthetic simplicity. Whether you want a stylish minimalist composition or a varied collection of shapes and structures, you have a lot to choose from.
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How to Cactarium in Czech Conditions
Cactarium can take many forms: from small growing bowls to outdoor beds. If you are planning a cactus garden outdoors, it is key to select the hottest and strongest part of the land, ideally protected from wind and humidity. Then select a south -facing place with the longest as long sunlight during the DNE. A great solution is also terrariums or decorative growing containers that can be moved to the interior for winter.
Cacti hate waterlogging. Therefore, use a special substrate for succulents with a high proportion of sand and gravel that allows rapid drainage of water. The drainage layer of ceramic or stones at the bottom of the container is a necessity that you must not forget. For outdoor cultivation consider a raised flower bed that will not retain water. Remember that less is sometimes more! Cacti can better withstand slight drought than spilling.
Domestic conditions are perfectly suited to species such as Echinopsis, Mammillaria, Rebutia or Gymnocalycium. These cacti can handle normal housing temperatures and during the summer you can let them outside. If you want to grow less known thermophilic species such as Melocactus or Discocactus, Secure them during winter enough light and higher temperature. On the other hand, cold -loving species such as lobivia or sulcorebutia will appreciate hibernation at 5–10 ° C without watering.
Cactarium all year round
While in the summer the cacti enjoy full sun and heat, in winter they need a resting regime. Most species need a period of drought and cold. The most common mistake is their hibernation in a warm apartment without limiting the watering. If you do not have a cool and bright room, focus on thermophilic species that can be grown all year round outside the window. Correct hibernation is often decisive for whether you bloom the cactus next season.
Cactarium does not have to be just a practical project, it can be an aesthetic experience. Combine cacti with stones, gravel, wood or ceramic elements. Small arrangements in a shallow bowl, hanging compositions or minimalist showcases with lighting are stylish and easy to maintain. Look for inspiration in desert gardens or botanical greenhouses.
Cacti grow slowly but reliably. Once founded Cactarium becomes a stable part of your garden or interior. It requires minimal interventions, but with the correct approach rewarding the grower flowers, interesting structures and an unusual atmosphere. So whether you create a glass terrarium on the desk or a small rock bed at the wall of the house, the cacti will remind you that even inhospitable conditions can produce beauty. If you set up CACTARIUM WITH YOURSELF, MANY MANY YEARS. And who knows, maybe you will soon find yourself buying other types of and a small project becomes life passion.
