Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, from the Cactaceae of plants, is a type of Cacti that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Cacti to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Repotting Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, just like you would repot your Coral Aloe as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Eastern Prickly Pear 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 Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus by checking the soil ph (Neutral to acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Patience is key when extracting your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus from the pot. Depending on the age of the Eastern Prickly Pear 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 Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, well-drained soil and allow your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus to flourish.
What is the best way to take care of Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus?
Eastern Prickly Pear 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.
How to work out if you have repot Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus correctly
Achieving the desired height of 6–12 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus should also come with Yellow, some with red or orange centers blooms at Summer time. Check out Dudleya for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Once the repotting process is done for your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus which is 4a – 9a. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, it gets Full sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 6–12 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
Should you grow your repotted Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus in your house or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 4a – 9a. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is North America.
What other names does Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus have?
Your Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia humifusa |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Opuntia humifusa |
For a different plant in this family, check out Autumn Ferns which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Climbing Aloes are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What kind of plant is Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus?
First of all, once fully grown, Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus is safe. 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.