Am I Taking Good Care Of My Cholla Cactus?

Did you placed your cholla cactus somewhere in direct sunlight?

Did you planted your cholla in well-drained potting soil or in desert-like soil?

Do you water your cholla cactus frequently?

Do you feed your cactus regularly with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents?

Do you maintain your plant's fresh look by pruning unhealthy parts?

Do you keep your cactus away from small children and pets?

Do you keep your cholla cactus free of pests and diseases?

Cholla cacti thrive in bright and direct light. For both indoor and outdoor growing, you should place your Cholla cacti in a location where they can receive plenty of sunlight.

The most important thing is that the soil is dry and drains well. Cholla cacti should be planted in a desert-like soil or a well-draining potting mix that is suitable for cacti and succulents. When growing them in a container, you should opt for a pot that has drainage holes.

Very little water is necessary for chollas. They’re used to desert climates where it rains infrequently. The best thing you can do for Cholla cacti is to leave them alone. They are very tolerant of drought, so you do not need to water them frequently. Over-watering can result in root rot and this may cause irreversible damage to your cacti.

Cholla cacti should be fertilized regularly with typical cacti and succulents fertilizer for best results.

Maintain the fresh look of your Cholla cacti by pruning any unhealthy parts with sterilized loopers or pruners.

Cholla cacti spines are not toxic, but they can be painful to the touch. Make sure you grow them in a place where curious cats, dogs, and children are not tempted to go.

Good job! You are taking good care of your cholla cactus.

This plant can experience a few pests. Mealybugs and scale insects are the most common. You should remove them with tweezers and swab the area with alcohol to prevent future infestation. Also, maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.