There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Dog Tail Cactus is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Cacti you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Cacti, a type of plant in the Cactaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Dog Tail Cactus – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Dog Tail Cactus, just like you would repot your Chandelier Plant as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Dog Tail Cactus loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Dog Tail Cactus by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Dog Tail Cactus is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Dog Tail Cactus
Patience is key when extracting your Dog Tail Cactus from the pot. Depending on the age of the Dog Tail Cactus, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Dog Tail Cactus for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Dog Tail Cactus from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, rocky, well-drained soil and allow your Dog Tail Cactus to flourish.
What is the best way to take care of Dog Tail Cactus?
Dog Tail Cactus is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
When can you expect your repotted Dog Tail Cactus to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Dog Tail Cactus flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White blooms in the Summer time and enjoy seeing your Dog Tail Cactus grow up before these months to around 10 ft.. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Desert Rose instead.
After you have repot Dog Tail Cactus, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Dog Tail Cactus, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full sun, partial sun), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (7-11 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Dog Tail Cactus is from (South America). If you do this correctly, your Dog Tail Cactus should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 10 ft..
After repotting Dog Tail Cactus, should you keep inside or out?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Dog Tail Cactus will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (7-11 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (South America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Dog Tail Cactus or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
What kind of plant is Dog Tail Cactus?
First of all, once fully grown, Dog Tail Cactus is toxic to humans and all animals except birds. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Cacti is in the Cactaceae family of plants.
What other names does Dog Tail Cactus have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Dog Tail Cactus? Names such as Dog Tail Cactus Strophocactus testudo or Strophocactus testudo, Selenicereus testudo might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Century Plant.