Archive image from page 238 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofam01bail Year: 1900 307. Opuntia. It is a mistake to repot Cacti very often, unless the roots have become infested with mealy bug or other pest. Should this occur, the plant must be turned out of the pot, roots thoroughly washed, an
Archive image from page 238 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofam01bail Year: 1900 307. Opuntia. It is a mistake to repot Cacti very often, unless the roots have become infested with mealy bug or other pest. Should this occur, the plant must be turned out of the pot, roots thoroughly washed, and planted in a new pot and in new soil. The condition of the soil in each pot should be constantly and carefully examined, and if the slightest sign of imperfect drainage is mani- fest, the case should receive prompt attention. In the summer season, some persons turn their plants out of pots into the open borders. They may do well during the season, but, as there is more or less danger of bruising or injuring them in taking them up from open ground and repotting, the practice is unwise. Avoid inflicting any injury on the plants in the late fall or winter. It will be found a much safer practice to plunge the plants, in their pots, in late spring or as soon as the cold spring rains are over. Any warm, well- drained bed or border may be selected for this purpose, where they may receive sunlight and perfect venti- lation. For winter protection, select a naturally damp house, — one with floor sunken two feet or more. It should not be made wet by constant syringing or by a leaky roof, but by keeping the floor of the house damp, thus ren- dering it unnecessary to be constantly watering the plants. Let the temperature of the house be kept as close as possible to 50°, promptly ventilating when the heat begins to increase. Avoid all severe changes. Use as mild a flre heat as possible to be safe from cold. Cacti may be propagated from seed, by division of large clumps, and by cuttings
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