Is it better to use a large pot or a small pot for cactus? What size pot is suitable for planting?

The cactus plant does not have too many requirements for the flower pot. The plant is not tolerant of water and humidity, so the flower pot only needs to remain transparent and does not need to be too large to avoid water accumulation.

Cactus flower pot selection

Cactus can be planted in a small pot . The diameter of the pot does not need to be too large. It is recommended to be twice as large as the bulb of the plant. If a large pot is used, the plant may grow poorly.

Cactus relatively prefers to be planted in shallow pots because the root system of the plant is not well developed. A depth of 20-30 cm is enough. If the pot is too deep, water accumulation is likely to occur.

Time to repot cactus

The best time to repot a cactus plant is in spring and autumn every year , because the temperature is more suitable at this time and the plant can recover quickly when repotted. It is recommended to replace the potting soil once every 1-2 years.

How to repot a cactus

1. Before repotting the cactus, you need to check the growth of its roots, trim off rotten roots, and keep the soil in the pot dry before repotting.

2. Choose a flowerpot of the same size as the plant, preferably a clay pot, which has better air permeability. Then put on gloves to repot. The new soil can be prepared with perlite or peat soil.