{"id":806,"date":"2026-10-14T22:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/consumer\/care\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T14:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:56:35","slug":"care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/en\/consumer\/care\/","title":{"rendered":"Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"ub-page-hero ub-page-hero--sky has-image\">\n            <div class=\"ub-page-hero__img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum-1024x347.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Red succulents in white pots\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum-1536x520.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-sedum.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"container-xl position-relative\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 pe-lg-5\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                <span class=\"ub-tag\">Consumer<\/span>                <h1>Care<\/h1>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"ub-divider ub-divider--bottom ub-fill-beige\" viewBox=\"0 0 1531 53\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1531 53H0V38.5L1531 0V53Z\"\/><\/svg><\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-section ub-text-image bg-beige ub-space-no-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n        <div class=\"row row-gap-5 align-items-stretch\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-8 ps-lg-5 order-lg-2\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <div class=\"ub-media\" style=\"min-height: 420px;\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Greenhouse full of cacti\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-nl-kas-cactussen.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-4 d-flex align-items-center pe-lg-5 order-lg-1\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"150\">\n                <div class=\"ub-text py-lg-4\">\n                    <span class=\"ub-eyebrow\">Prickly friends<\/span>                    <h2 class=\"\">Cacti<\/h2>                    <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>A cactus is easily satisfied. It prefers a bright spot and can even handle full sun.<br \/>\nCacti require very little care. For optimal growth and flowering, it is best to follow the tips below.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-section ub-care bg-beige ub-space-normal\">\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n        <div class=\"row row-gap-5 align-items-center\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-7\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                <h3 class=\"ub-care__title\">Caring for your cactus<\/h3>                <div class=\"row row-gap-5\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-droplet\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                <h4>Water<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>During the growing season from March through September, watering once every two weeks is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>During the dormant period from October through February, watering once a month is enough.<\/p>\n<p>It is best to give the cactus a lot of water at once and then skip it for several weeks. This is better than giving the cactus a little bit of water each time.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-journal-text\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                <h4>Fertilizer<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>During the growing season from March through September, your cactus appreciates a little fertilizer once every 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10 13\" width=\"18\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.585 4.188h.048l.084.06.06.12.024.024v.119l-.048.012v.048l-.85 7.275a.36.36 0 0 1-.263.3l-.144.035H1.232l-.25-.071-.132-.24L0 4.583v-.072c0-.192.168-.347.359-.347h9.178l.048.024ZM1.532 11.475h6.725l.186-1.58H1.346l.186 1.58Zm-.268-2.274h7.26l.51-4.32H.754l.51 4.32Zm8.512-8.064v.143L8.341 2.417l-.144-.084v-.658H1.592v.658l-.156.084L.024 1.28v-.143L1.436 0l.156.071v.67h6.605V.071L8.341 0l1.435 1.137Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <h4>Repotting<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>It is necessary to repot cacti once every 2 years in the spring. You can use cactus soil or potting soil for flowering plants for this.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-4 offset-lg-1\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"150\">\n                    <div class=\"ub-tips\">\n                        <h3>Tips<\/h3>                        <ul>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>A group of cacti together is a real eye-catcher.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Try spraying cacti with water occasionally.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Always water cacti with white hairs from the bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <svg class=\"ub-divider ub-divider--bottom ub-fill-white\" viewBox=\"0 0 1531 53\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M0 53H1531V38.5L0 0V53Z\"\/><\/svg><\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-section ub-text-image ub-space-no-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n        <div class=\"row row-gap-5 align-items-stretch\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-8 ps-lg-5 order-lg-2\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <div class=\"ub-media\" style=\"min-height: 420px;\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e808d8fbe2a43bc2ca775a620ea021d59169a416-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e808d8fbe2a43bc2ca775a620ea021d59169a416-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e808d8fbe2a43bc2ca775a620ea021d59169a416-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e808d8fbe2a43bc2ca775a620ea021d59169a416-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e808d8fbe2a43bc2ca775a620ea021d59169a416.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-4 d-flex align-items-center pe-lg-5 order-lg-1\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"150\">\n                <div class=\"ub-text py-lg-4\">\n                    <span class=\"ub-eyebrow\">Easy to care for<\/span>                    <h2 class=\"\">Succulents<\/h2>                    <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>A succulent is a plant that is easy to care for. Succulents need a lot of light, and most species can even be used outdoors in a rock garden, as border plants, or on the terrace in beautiful decorative pots. For optimal flowering and growth, it is best to follow the tips below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note!<\/strong> Succulents are not hardy. Hairy species and species with a powder on the leaves should preferably not be placed outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-section ub-care ub-space-normal\">\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n        <div class=\"row row-gap-5 align-items-center\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-7\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                <h3 class=\"ub-care__title\">Caring for your succulent<\/h3>                <div class=\"row row-gap-5\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-droplet\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                <h4>Water<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>During the growing season from March through September, watering once every two weeks is sufficient. During the dormant period from October through February, watering once a month is enough.<\/p>\n<p>It is best to give the succulent a lot of water at once and then skip it for several weeks. This is better than giving the succulent a little bit of water each time.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-bug\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                <h4>Diseases<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>The most common pests are mealybugs and root mealybugs. These are small insects that hide in a wool-like substance. Many garden centers sell products to combat these pests. A mixture of rubbing alcohol with a bit of insecticidal soap can also help. When treating these, also watch out for eggs that may still hatch.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10 13\" width=\"18\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.585 4.188h.048l.084.06.06.12.024.024v.119l-.048.012v.048l-.85 7.275a.36.36 0 0 1-.263.3l-.144.035H1.232l-.25-.071-.132-.24L0 4.583v-.072c0-.192.168-.347.359-.347h9.178l.048.024ZM1.532 11.475h6.725l.186-1.58H1.346l.186 1.58Zm-.268-2.274h7.26l.51-4.32H.754l.51 4.32Zm8.512-8.064v.143L8.341 2.417l-.144-.084v-.658H1.592v.658l-.156.084L.024 1.28v-.143L1.436 0l.156.071v.67h6.605V.071L8.341 0l1.435 1.137Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                                <h4>Repotting<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>It is necessary to repot succulents once every 2 years in the spring. You can use cactus soil or potting soil for flowering plants for this.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                            <div class=\"ub-care__head\">\n                                <span class=\"ub-care__icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-journal-text\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                <h4>Fertilizer<\/h4>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>During the growing season from March through September, succulents appreciate a little fertilizer once every 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-4 offset-lg-1\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"150\">\n                    <div class=\"ub-tips\">\n                        <h3>Tips<\/h3>                        <ul>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Be careful with hard water (containing lime), as this causes leaf spots.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Give succulents plenty of light. UV radiation helps the plants maintain better color.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Succulents can stay outdoors during frost-free weather.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>When moving plants outside, do not place them in full sun immediately. Let them acclimate first in a shaded spot.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                            <li><span class=\"ub-tips__check\"><i class=\"bi bi-check-lg\"><\/i><\/span><span>Succulents are easy to prune, which can create beautiful shapes.<\/span><\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-section ub-text-image ub-space-normal\">\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n        <div class=\"row row-gap-5 align-items-stretch\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 pe-lg-5\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <div class=\"ub-media\" style=\"min-height: 420px;\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-819x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Binkie-website-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex align-items-center ps-lg-5\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"150\">\n                <div class=\"ub-text py-lg-4\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"\">Meet Binkie!<\/h2>                    <div class=\"ub-richtext\"><p>All our plants come with a handy label featuring a QR code. Scan the code and Binkie will tell you everything you need to know about caring for your cactus or succulent.<\/p>\n<p>That way, you&#8217;ll know exactly how to keep your plant happy and healthy!<\/p>\n<\/div>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"ub-cta\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/ubink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ubink-img7.jpg');\">\n    <svg class=\"ub-divider ub-divider--top ub-fill-white\" viewBox=\"0 0 1531 53\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M0 0H1531V14.5L0 53V0Z\"\/><\/svg>    <div class=\"container-xl\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <h2>Ready to get acquainted?<\/h2>                        <p>Do you have a question about our assortment, would you like to collaborate with us, or are you curious about what Ubink can do for your business?<\/p>\n                        <p>Contact us. 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