A florist who is afraid of difficulties in caring for indoor plants can be advised to purchase one of the most unpretentious - a cactus. A very undemanding desert dweller will delight the eye, even if you forget to water it in time.
After purchasing a plant, the question may arise - when and how to transplant a cactus correctly? It should be noted that if the plant looks healthy, its tissues are elastic, then it does not require transplantation. Cacti love small flower pots. The bottom of the pot will tell you about the need for transplanting - if roots break through the drainage holes, then you can safely transplant.
Experienced flower growers advise to carry out the transplant procedure during the active growth of the plant - in spring or summer. This is due to the fact that at this moment it will not be difficult for a flower to take root in a new "house" and it is easier to endure damage to the roots. In cold seasons, they can start to rot. It is important to remember that in order for the cactus to take root well, it is recommended to plant it in dry soil, after which it is not recommended to water it for several weeks.
For convenience, the plant is taken with tweezers, the roots are cleaned of the old soil and only after that they are immersed in a new pot. Before this, the bottom of the pot must be covered with coarse gravel, with smaller gravel on top, and soil for cacti must be poured on top. For better transmission of the resulting soil water, you can add sand to it. The size of the new pot should be slightly larger than the previous one.
If not yet a full-fledged flower is used, but its small shoot, it is highly likely that it will not grow immediately. He needs a period of time to master. For faster rehabilitation, you can put it in a bright place, and after a week, water it slightly. After this, the improvements in the cactus will become clearly visible, which will be a clear sign that he is comfortable in the new home.
So, transplanting a cactus does not present any difficulties. However, you should not carry out this procedure with him more often than once every three years, because the cactus is not a capricious plant.
