Here are some gardening tips for cacti and papayas, and weed management. Do you have questions about plants and gardening? Email them to lifestylethestar.com.my with 'Plant Doctor' in the subject field.
Email your questions to lifestyle@thestar.com.my with"Plant Doctor" in the subject field. Questions may be edited for brevity and clarity.How much light and water do cacti need? And what kind of soil is suitable for cacti?Cacti are easy plants to care for, provided two rules are strictly followed: that they get enough light and they are not over-watered.
For indoor cacti, they need to be placed away from direct sunlight yet still be able to get sufficient bright light, such as near windows, or if placed under the porch, they are placed close to the edges of the porch. Indoor cacti include Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Euphorbia lactea, and my favourite, Euphorbia trigona.
When can papayas on a tree be picked? Is it a myth that unripe fruits, once picked, cannot ripen on their own?The skin of a papaya fruit turns gradually from dark green to dark yellow as it ripens. Papaya fruits are often picked when they are between 50% and 75% ripe. Although fully ripened fruits can still be picked, this is often not done to avoid skin blemishes or black spots from appearing on the fruits.What is the best way to control weeds in a garden without using harmful chemicals?You can use household vinegar, which typically contains only 5% acetic acid. Acetic acid destroys plant cell membranes by desiccating the cells and finally killing them.
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