How to trim the root of the cactus on the basin

Speaking of cactus, we are all too familiar with it. But whether it is the cactus bought in the market or the cactus that has been potted for several years, the cactus should be trimmed in time. Why is that? Because timely root pruning of cactus can not only reduce the risk of being eroded by diseases and insect pests and cause rotten roots, but also make it grow more quickly and healthily. After correct and timely root trimming, the cactus will soon grow strong and tender white roots, and very fast, which will completely dispel everyone's concern that the cactus will affect its growth or survival after root trimming.

How to operate correctly? The following editor illustrates the process of repairing roots and pots for you, so that you can see it clearly and clearly.

1. Remove the soil and dry the roots

Whether it is the cactus that has just been bought on the market or the cactus that has been planted before, it should be taken out and treated with soil. First wash the soil off the root system at the bottom of the bulb, and then leave it in a cool and ventilated place to dry for an hour.

2. Tool disinfection

Please prepare a pair of sterilized scissors. Of course, the blade should be sharpened before. Scissors can be sterilized by using cotton swabs dipped in alcohol and wiped back and forth on the other side of the blade.

3. Prune the root system

After disinfecting the scissors, we can use scissors to trim the root system of the cactus. We still pay attention to the pruning of the cactus, we need to cut off the capillary root, fibrous root and small lateral root of the cactus, and only keep the strong growth of the main root. Of course, it is important to avoid pruning the cactus when it enters its dormant period in winter, otherwise there will be a great risk.

4. Disinfect and dry the roots

Previously, we disinfected the pruning tools, and in this step, we also need to disinfect the wound after the cactus trimmed its roots. Because the unearthed cactus may have diseased and residual roots and are easy to carry all kinds of germs, we have to disinfect the wound for insurance after pruning the root system. You can apply carbendazim on the cross section of the wound, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place to dry for a week or so.

5. Choose basin to match soil.

Before we can basin the processed cactus, we need to choose the pot and soil for the cactus. As for the selection basin, we have explained it in the previous article, so I won't repeat it here. For the preparation of culture soil, we suggest that 3 parts of red jade soil + 3 parts of coal cinder + 1 part of vermiculite + 1 part of coconut bran + 1 part of coarse sand should be mixed and used.

6. Planting in the upper pot

After trimming the root of the cactus, matching the soil, and making these preparations, we can plant the cactus in a pot. First put a layer of soil in the basin, then insert the cactus into it, and then cover it with a layer of cultural soil until the soil covers the roots. It cannot be watered immediately after it is finished. In order to slow down the seedlings, we need to water them after a week, which will make the plants safer.

The above are the methods and steps of pruning the root and basin of the cactus illustrated by the editor. Has everyone learned it? Do you also want to be eager to try? Then take the right way to do the right thing at the right time.