Now, it's very convenient to purchase the cacti and succulent via website and they're often delivered with the bare root. What shall we do with them? Do they need the special ways to plant?
Here I have some tips for you.
- It is best to transplant your plants as soon as possible following arrival. DO NOT water them for 7-10 days after transplanting.
- For small plants, handle them with kitchen tongs, newspaper, or on old towel so as not to get "stuck' by the spines. Plants should be placed in an empty pot that has drainage holes and a good porous soil should be used to fin in around the roots. DO NOT plant too deep as that can lead to rot. Generally, each plant has a discoloration ring near it's base, use this as a reference mark regarding depth. The soil may be pressed down lightly with your fingertips when you are finished potting the plant. Aquarium gravel can be used as a decorative finish and also prohibits the dirt mixture from washing away with subsequent waterings.
- Large Plants - Again follow general instructions for small plants, but take note of any materials supporting the plant during shipping. If the plant is wrapped and supported by paper upon arrival, leave it that way until you are done transplanting so as to make use of the inherent stability which the paper or wrapping provides.
- Tall Plants - Again follow general instructions for small plants, but take note of the "newspaper sling" around them for handling purposes. Pleas make use of it for ease of handling when transplanting.
