SC6114
I inherited this golden barrel cactus earlier this year. How do I re-pot this sucker without ripping up my hands - any suggestions?
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MaraI use news paper or crumpled packing paper, towels, sometimes safety leather gloves and large chopsticks or tongs to hold the base in place. I definitely protect my hands but I would do the most to protect its spines. Is it an emergency issue?
0 gillningar- Mara
I’m wondering how well rooted it is. Easiest way to protect its roots is to take a hammer to the pot if it isn’t precious to you.
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It’s def not an emergency. I’m just curious how to do it when the time comes
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Sounds good. One of my go tos for spiny or larger cacti’s are old towels and a couple pairs of cooking chopsticks but tongs may be easier for some. I had a large golden barrel years ago that exploded due to constant rain. 🤦🏻‍♀️
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BonzoidI had one that exploded in the 90’s for the same reason. Not a pretty sight.
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MummaDebDefinitely tongs and if it goes to fall or tip over don't instinctually try to catch it. Been there, done that, and ouch.
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SunnyThick oven mitts can help with the repotting. I saw my first barrel cactus near Death Valley. It was the size of a foot stool! That was many years ago in my teens. 🏜️🌵
0 gillningar- Heather B
Thorn proof gloves marketed for roses is what I use.
0 gillningar - Tyler cactus durden
Thick gardening gloves and some folded cardboard (wrap it around the plant gently. Shouldn’t be as risky as it sounds when you carefully used gloves and cardboard.
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NicTheBucketI wrapped a towel around them before I got my cut and puncture proof gloves
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