How to repot a cactus

How to repot a cactus

Cactus is a plant that needs to be repotted once a year, because it grows rapidly during the growth period and needs a lot of nutrients to continue growing, so as to ensure the supply of nutrients needed for its growth.

1. Watering treatment

Watering should be stopped one week before repotting to allow the soil in the pot to be completely dry, making it easier to repot without damaging the roots and plants.

2. Notes

Before repotting, be careful to avoid pricking your hands, so wear thick gloves to prevent pricking your hands.

3. Repotting

Then you can tap the wall of the pot a few times to loosen the soil between the potting soil and the potting wall. This will help the entire sphere to separate from the pot without harming the plant.

4. Preparation for repotting

You need to clean up the old soil and you can also slightly prune the strong roots to keep the plant in beautiful shape and help it receive light. However, you do not need to prune the weak plants and you can plant them directly in new potting soil.

5. Tips for changing pots

After preparing the replacement potting soil, you can fix the plant at an appropriate height and then pour it into the potting soil. Be careful to bury it shallowly and not too deep, which will be detrimental to root growth.

6. Maintenance after repotting

You need to compact the soil in the pot slightly, and just ensure normal drainage. After changing the pot, you can place the newly potted cactus in a place with bright light and good air circulation for maintenance. Do not water it after that. Wait for it to grow new thorns, which means the repotting is successful.

After about a week, you can water it normally, but don't water it too much to avoid root rot.

The above are the operation methods and precautions when repotting cacti. The editor hopes that it can help you. You can give it a try.