Author: Cactusway Team

Cacti prefer to be repotted in the spring, when they are active. Select a pot that will hold the roots comfortably and leave a small space at the top of your new pot for drainage. The cactus itself should be placed holeside down, so that its base is firmly anchored in the soil and its crown is exposed to light.
Watering your potted pencil cactus is relatively simple, but there are certain rules to follow. Growing pencil cacti requires less water than other cacti, but you have to make sure it doesn’t dry out completely between waterings. Here are the 6 golden rules for watering your pencil cactus.

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