The latest cactus how to trim the root on the basin

Speaking of cactus, we are no longer familiar with it. But whether it is bought back on the market cactus or potted for several years cactus should be timely root repair. Why is that? Because to cactus timely root pruning can not only reduce the risk of being eroded by pests and diseases and cause rotten roots, but also make it grow faster and healthier. After the correct and timely root repair cactus will soon grow strong and tender white roots out, and the speed is very fast, I believe this will completely dispel everyone worried about cactus root repair will affect its growth or survival concerns.

How to do it correctly? The following small series illustrates the process of root cultivation and basin cultivation for everyone, so that everyone can see clearly and clearly.

1. Remove soil and dry roots

Whether it is just bought back on the market or previously planted cactus, then should be taken out of its soil treatment. Wash the soil from the roots at the bottom of the bulbs and let them dry for hours in a cool, ventilated place.

2. Disinfection of tools

Please prepare a pair of sterilized scissors, of course, the blade should be sharpened before. Scissors can be disinfected by wiping back and forth on the side of the blade with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

3. Root pruning

After the scissors are disinfected, we can then use scissors to trim the roots of the cactus. The pruning of cactus or pay attention to, we need to cactus capillary roots, fibrous roots, small lateral roots are cut off, only to retain the growth of strong taproot on the line. Of course, it is important to avoid pruning the roots of cactus when it enters dormancy in winter, otherwise there will be great risks.

4. Disinfect and dry the roots

In front of us, we disinfected the pruning tools. In this step, we also need to disinfect the wounds after pruning the roots of cactus. Because the cactus may have diseased roots after being unearthed, it is easy to carry various germs, so we have to disinfect the wound in order to be safe after pruning the roots. You can smear carbendazim on the wound section, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place to dry for about a week before you can go to the basin.

5. Selection of basin and soil

Before putting the cactus in the pot, we need to choose the soil for the cactus. For the selection of pots, we have related explanations in previous articles, so we will not repeat them here. For the preparation of culture soil, we suggest that 3 parts of red jade soil +3 parts of cinder +1 part of vermiculite +1 part of coconut bran +1 part of coarse sand mixed and used.

6. Planting in the upper pot

After repairing the roots of cactus, matching the soil and doing these preparations, we can plant cactus pots. First put a layer of soil in the pot, then plant the cactus in it, and then cover it with a layer of culture soil until the soil covers the roots. We can't water them right away. To slow them down, we need to water them a week later, which makes them safer.

The above is the method and steps of the cactus root repair basin illustrated by Xiaobian for everyone. Did everyone learn it? Do you also want to try? Do the right thing at the right time.