Leaf cacti are attractive cactus plants from South America that bloom several times a year if well cared for. In order for them to feel comfortable in the long term, they need new housing on a regular basis. You can find out when and how you should repot a leaf cactus in this guide.
How do I repot a leaf cactus?
To move a leaf cactus, lift it out and shake off excess soil. Place drainage material and suitable substrate in a new, larger pot. Insert your leaf cactus and loosely fill with soil, which you press down lightly and water.
When should I repot the leaf cactus?
As a young plant, a leaf cactus grows quickly. As a rule,after one year it is necessary to repot the young cactus for the first time. It's best to do this in spring.
With an older leaf cactus, it is usually sufficient to repot itevery few years. Each time, give it a slightly larger pot. However, the vessel should not be too big.
How to prepare the new pot for the leaf cactus?
When preparing the new pot for your leaf cactus, you should definitely think aboutgood drainage. To do this, simply cover the water drainage holes with shards of pottery or pebbles.
Important: Never use a pot without drainage holes for your leaf cactus. Otherwise there is a risk of waterlogging and root rot.
Put someleaf cactus or orchid soil on the drainage. Make sure that the planting depth in the new pot is approximately the same as the old one. Loosely fill the planter with additional soil and only press the soil lightly.
How do I care for a leaf cactus after repotting?
WateringWater your newly repotted leaf cactus straight away, but moderately. Direct sunlight should be avoided, but the location should bebright and warm. Fertilize Only feed your leaf cactus during the growing season from March to August, ideally every two weeks. Use Epiphyllum fertilizer or conventional houseplant fertilizer.
Tip
Leaf cacti – the slightly different cacti from the rainforest
Unlike classic cacti, representatives of the genus Epiphyllum do not come from desert areas, but from the South American rainforest. That's why the requirements differ: Leaf cacti are not particularly drought-resistant; Instead, they want to be watered regularly and sufficiently and prefer high humidity in the room.
Do not use cactus soil or cactus fertilizer, but rather use care products specifically for leaf cacti.
