Your Coral Cactus should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Euphorbiaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Coral Cactus – How to repot for best results
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Coral Cactus. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Coral Cactus
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Coral Cactus. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring, summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Coral Cactus is Acidic, neutral, alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Coral Cactus from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Coral Cactus out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Coral Cactus eventually.
3: Add your Coral Cactus to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Coral Cactus in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Sandy, well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Coral Cactus can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Cholla Cactus is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Looking after your Coral Cactus
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Coral Cactus thrives after the repotting process is over
What plant family is Coral Cactus from?
First of all, once fully grown, Coral Cactus is toxic to humans and pets. 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 Euphorbiaceae family of plants.
Can Coral Cactus be called anything else?
Coral Cactus Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’ or Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’, Euphorbia lactea x neriifolia are all other names you may have heard your Coral Cactus be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Chinese Money Plant |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Morning Noon And Night |
Coral Cactus: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Coral Cactus grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 10-11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Cultivar, no native range).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 1-2 ft. tall, 8-16 in. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Coral Cactus reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.
When can you expect your repotted Coral Cactus to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Coconut Palm, a mature Coral Cactus may get to 1-2 ft. tall, 8-16 in. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Pink, purple blooms during the Spring, summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Should you keep your repotted Coral Cactus inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Coral 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 10-11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Cultivar, no native range.