When is the best time?
If a cactus has completely rooted its pot, if the soil is depleted or attacked by pests, the plant feels uncomfortable. So that she does not lose her courage to live, repot the thorny piece of jewelry in the spring. A good date is at the end of the Winter time, during the months of March and April. This not only reduces the stress on the cactus. Since the substrate is almost dry at this time, the work is particularly easy for you.
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This earth knows how to appreciate cacti
The vast majority of Cactus species is at home in regions with sandy-dry soil, which consists primarily of mineral components and only a few humus contains. Because of this, it is conventional Potting soil not suitable. So please reach for more specific ones Succulent soil from the specialist trade. If you like to mix the soil yourself, you can create a mineral-organic mixture based on one of the following recipes:
- 2 parts of leaf compost, 2 parts of coconut fiber, 1 part of pumice gravel, 1 part of lava granules
- 3 parts of succulent soil, 2 parts Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) 2 parts of pumice
- 2 parts Perlite,(€ 355.00 at Amazon *) 2 parts pumice, 1 part lime-free Quartz sand,(€ 14.90 at Amazon *) 1 part vermiculite
Any soil with humic components should be placed in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes to sterilize it at 150 degrees.
How to find the perfect pot size
So that the new pot is neither too big nor too small, we give you a simple rule of thumb here:
- Height under 100 cm: pot diameter corresponds to a third of the size
- Height over 100 cm: pot diameter corresponds to a quarter to a sixth of the size
A bowl is the right choice for shallow-rooted cacti. Beet roots do better in a deeper pot.
Repotting cacti - step-by-step instructions
When the sterilized, cooled soil and the new pot are ready, please put on thorn-proof gloves. Proceed as follows now, step by step:
- Pot the cactus and remove the dry soil with a wooden stick
- Spread out a drainage made of expanded clay or pottery shards in the new plant pot over the water drain
- Pour in a first layer of new soil on top
- Place the cactus in the middle
Fill in the substrate successively. So that it spreads out correctly, push the pot on the tabletop. Finally, press the earth down. After 2 weeks, water the cactus again with lime-free water for the first time.
Tips
Don't you feel like struggling with the sharp thorns? Then you don't have to forego cultivating the fascinating desert beauties because there are Cacti without thorns. The mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis Cassutha) is a shining example of cactus species that are friendly to your gardener.
