How to care for cactus after changing soil (Precautions for changing pots and soil for cactus)

1. Soil preparation for cactus repotting

The original growth environment of cactus is in the barren desert. The soil for planting cactus is mainly sandy soil. Generally, garden soil mixed with river sand or a small amount of leaf humus can be used. The soil must have good water permeability.

2. How to avoid damaging the roots when changing the soil

The most feared problem when changing the soil is damaging the root system. Minimizing root damage can allow the plant to recover faster.

Before removing the plant from the pot, water it less frequently so that it is easier to remove. After removing the plant from the pot, only a small amount of garden soil needs to be removed. Generally, the soil can be removed by just digging it a few times with your hands.

3. How to plant a cactus in a pot

If the cactus has a lot of roots, you can prune it appropriately. After pruning, it is time to pot it. There is not much to explain about potting. First put half of the soil, then place the cactus in the middle, and continue to fill the soil. After filling the soil, you can use your hands to slightly compact it.

4. How to water after potting

Many plants need to be watered thoroughly after potting, but this is not necessary for cacti. If the soil is not too dry and the water content is above 50%, do not water it after potting. If the soil is too dry, you can water it in small amounts, but not too much.

Water less or even not at all, mainly because we are worried that the cactus' roots will rot if we water it over the winter. The roots of newly transplanted cacti have not recovered yet, and they are even more afraid of waterlogging.

5. Management after potting

After potting, just place it in the sun without shading. Usually, the purpose of shading flowers is to prevent the leaves from losing water, but cacti do not have this problem at all. The so-called leaves of cacti are just thorns, and the evaporation is very small.

6. Watering and fertilizing cacti

It is not advisable to water the cactus too little. Just water it when the soil is dry and moist. Water it after the soil in the pot is completely dry. Water it thoroughly at one time and you don't need to worry about it for a few days after that.

As for fertilization, cactus does not require much fertilizer, and it is sufficient to apply a thin layer of light fertilizer water once a month.