About 5 years ago, Sheridan Cleland of MyPDFscripts wrote the below article on his blog. Soon after, the site disappeared. I wanted to keep the memory alive, because these practices by the studios have not changed. They have only become worse.
Cacti are one of my favorite types of plants to grow inside all year and outside in summer. Unfortunately, the ambient air tends to stay moist during most seasons, a condition which makes cacti unhappy. Cactus potting soil can enhance drainage, increase evaporation and provide the dry conditions that cacti favor.
The plants need full sun and a well drained soil. These drought tolerant plants do not like wet soil. They can suffer, if over watered. They will grow in a variety of soils, preferring a slightly acidic soil. They are also salt tolerant, able to grow in areas near the ocean where other plants could not survive.Planting Juniper-Like any other shrub or tree, dig a hole about twice the size of the rootball. Mix in some rich compost.hey will grow in a variety of soils, preferring a slightly acidic soil. They are also salt tolerant, able to grow in areas near the ocean where other plants could not survive. Planting Juniper-Like any other shrub or tree, dig a hole about twice the size of the rootball. Mix in some rich compost.