Repotting Cactus

[Kimberly Shoup]

We have a Strawflower cactus. It seems to small for the pot it is in. I have no experience what so ever with cacti.

Is there any special soil needed? I would assume so considering they are desert plants. Recommendations?

 

[CrazyConure]

If strawflower cactus is the desert kind of cactus instead of the tropical kind, I would get the cactus soil mix and water infrequently.

Repotting is the same as any plant, flip the pot upside-down while you hold the top layer of soil, and get the whole plant with the soil out. If needed, you can tease the soil a little to free the roots, and replant it the bigger pot. Water afterwords to settle the roots and prevent plant shock.

 

[NatalieW]

to help with an idea to keep from getting spines in your skin because gloves don't always help..... wrap the cactus with paper from a brown paper bag and then also use gloves.