The ball cactus is a general term for cacti of the Cactaceae family with a spherical shape, and there are many varieties. The ball cactus is a natural air freshener, with the ability to absorb dust and purify the air, so many people like to place it on their office desks.So, how do you plant a ball cactus? Below, Uncle Gardener introduces the planting methods and precautions for ball cacti.

I. Planting methods for ball cacti

1. Flower pot:Planting and potting up are best done in early spring. The flower pot should not be too large; it is best if it can accommodate the ball body with a slight gap. If the flower pot is too large, the water cannot be absorbed after watering thoroughly, the air inside the pot does not circulate, and the root system is prone to rotting.

2. Soil:Ball cacti are suitable for growing in fertile, well-drained and breathable sandy loam soil containing lime. This is because the soil will absorb more water, and over time this will cause the roots at the base of the ball to rot.

3. Handling the ball cactus:First remove most of the nutrient mud from the bottom of the newly purchased ball cactus, leaving a small portion. Note that being too rough when removing it will damage the roots.

4. Planting the ball cactus:Use a small trowel to dig a small hole in the sandy soil in the flower pot, put the handled ball cactus in, then add sandy soil to fix the ball in place so that it cannot move. If it still sways when you gently touch the ball, that proves it is not fixed well. In that case you will have to plant it again.

II. Precautions for planting ball cacti

1. When planting, water the soil a little, but do not make it very wet. After planting, do not water it. When watering, do not pour water onto the ball; only water the sandy soil, otherwise after the ball gets wet, the inside of the ball will rot.

2. Often take it to the balcony to sun it, but do not expose it to strong sunlight.

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