Expert: Greg Simpson - 11/17/2006

Question
I have a small cactus that was given to me, and I need to replant it. It is one bought form Wal-mart, what is the best method to replant it and how can I do it without getting hurt? Inaddition to this what do I need for soil?

Answer
Luis,

Wear leather gloves. Use "cactus mix" soil also available from Walmart. Add a little soil to the new pot and then pull the plant out of the old pot (soil and everything) and place it in the new pot. Add the soil around the sides. Water, but then don't water again until the soil is dry. Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Greg