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I have a Christmas Cactus that needs to be transplanted into a larger pot. Can you please tell me what kind of soil to use/purchase? Thank you to taki...
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Soil question (for indoor plant) #867305
Asked May 06, 2024, 5:34 PM EDT
I have a Christmas Cactus that needs to be transplanted into a larger pot. Can you please tell me what kind of soil to use/purchase? Thank you to taking my question.
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Your question started me thinking about my own Christmas Cactus. I have three pots that need to be repotted.
Christmas Cactus are epiphytes. In their native habitat they live in the trees and get water and nutrients from the debris that collects around their roots. Therefore, their root need a well-drained soil that allows water to move through and not sit around the roots because the roots will rot in standing water.
If you want to prepare the soil yourself, you can use a mixture of 2/3 of any comercial potting soil and 1/3 sand. This mixture will allow the water to move through the pot. Be sure to empty any water that collects in the tray or dish under the plant.
You may also purchase a comercial soil that is specifically designed for cactus and succulents.
The article below provides some additional information.
https://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2002/012602.html#:~:text=The%20ideal%20potting%20soil%20will,to%20be%20well%2Ddrained%20soils.
Christmas Cactus are epiphytes. In their native habitat they live in the trees and get water and nutrients from the debris that collects around their roots. Therefore, their root need a well-drained soil that allows water to move through and not sit around the roots because the roots will rot in standing water.
If you want to prepare the soil yourself, you can use a mixture of 2/3 of any comercial potting soil and 1/3 sand. This mixture will allow the water to move through the pot. Be sure to empty any water that collects in the tray or dish under the plant.
You may also purchase a comercial soil that is specifically designed for cactus and succulents.
The article below provides some additional information.
https://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2002/012602.html#:~:text=The%20ideal%20potting%20soil%20will,to%20be%20well%2Ddrained%20soils.
Thank you for the information, I appreciate your time.
Maureen
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