The Houseplant derivative, Cholla Cactus is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Houseplant. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Cactaceae family.
How to repot Cholla Cactus
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Cholla Cactus.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Cholla Cactus
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Cholla Cactus loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Cholla Cactus needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, summer and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Cholla Cactus out of the original pot
Cholla Cactus can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Cholla Cactus as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Cholla Cactus to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Cholla Cactus would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Sandy, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Cholla Cactus with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Chinese Evergreen so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your Cholla Cactus into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Cholla Cactus is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Where should you keep Cholla Cactus? Inside or outside?
Whether Cholla Cactus is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Cholla Cactus from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America, South America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 5-11, US
Once the repotting process is done for your Cholla 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 Cholla Cactus which is 5-11, US. Cholla Cactus are native to North America, South America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Cholla Cactus, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 2–5 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide.. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How to work out if you have repot Cholla Cactus correctly
There is nothing better than seeing Cholla Cactus flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Green, red, pink, yellow, orange blooms in the Spring, summer time and enjoy seeing your Cholla Cactus grow up before these months to around 2–5 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide.. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Chinese Money Plant instead.
What kind of plant is Cholla Cactus?
First of all, once fully grown, Cholla Cactus is non-hazardous. 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 Houseplant is in the Cactaceae family of plants.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Cholla Cactus?
Your Cholla 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 | Cholla Cactus Cylindropuntia |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cylindropuntia |
For a different plant in this family, check out Mountain Laurels which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe China Doll Plants are a good fit as they are in the same family.