Help with my Cactus from Epcot!

[Figment632]

I have one of the cactus that they sell in the jar that feeds itself (cant remember what these freaking things are called.

I have to replant it finally. Does anyone know what type of pot and soil to use. ANd how often to water it?

 

[Master Yoda]

This should tell you all you need to know.

http://www.essortment.com/all/cactuscare_rciy.htm

 

[Phonedave]

I have one of the cactus that they sell in the jar that feeds itself (cant remember what these freaking things are called.

I have to replant it finally. Does anyone know what type of pot and soil to use. ANd how often to water it?

What sort of Cactus is it ? Is it the Dragon Fruit ?

I am assuming it is one of those plants that was cultured and comes in a sealed plastic container on an agar slab.

Dragon Fruit likes well drained soil (as do most succulents). Regular potting soil mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with vermiculite or perlite should be fine. You could even use potting soil and coarse grained sand mix.

Water very very sparingly. Do not over water.

-dave

 

[Figment632]

What sort of Cactus is it ? Is it the Dragon Fruit ?

I am assuming it is one of those plants that was cultured and comes in a sealed plastic container on an agar slab.

Dragon Fruit likes well drained soil (as do most succulents). Regular potting soil mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with vermiculite or perlite should be fine. You could even use potting soil and coarse grained sand mix.

Water very very sparingly. Do not over water.

-dave

Yes and it is a Prickly Pear.

Thanks guys

 

[Figment632]

Any suggesttions on washing off the Gel that is inside or should I just gently scrub?

 

[Erika]

Ahhh prickly pear! We have a few of those in our yard :lol:


When I've kept cactus indoors, I've watered with a spray bottle and never had a problem with over/under watering. When you replant, keep the container small. They don't like a lot of room. If you damage it, you can replant any pads that fall off.

Good luck

 

[Figment632]

Ahhh prickly pear! We have a few of those in our yard :lol:


When I've kept cactus indoors, I've watered with a spray bottle and never had a problem with over/under watering. When you replant, keep the container small. They don't like a lot of room. If you damage it, you can replant any pads that fall off.

Good luck

Thanks I also have a Red Wood Sequoia to replant in the near future

 

[Erika]

Thanks I also have a Red Wood Sequoia to replant in the near future

THAT is cool. :king:

 

[Phonedave]

Any suggesttions on washing off the Gel that is inside or should I just gently scrub?

I soaked it a bit until I could remove the plant from the media. Any that was still clinging, I just left on. It is a nutrient gel. It is not going to harm anything leaving it on.

-dave

 

[Figment632]

I soaked it a bit until I could remove the plant from the media. Any that was still clinging, I just left on. It is a nutrient gel. It is not going to harm anything leaving it on.

-dave

Cool I will do that and I will let you know how it went. :wave:

 

[UrbanDonovan]

Scotts makes a Miracle-Gro cactus soil. I'd recommend using it to replant. It already has the minor elements that cacti love in it and also the slow-release Miracle-Gro fertilizer. It can be procured at your local Home Depot (shameless plug for my employer!!!) :ROFLOL: