What should I do if the spherical part of the cactus explodes? Causes and repair methods for the explosion of the spherical part of the cactus.

In the wild environment, as the growing season approaches, cacti will absorb water without reservation. The more water absorbed, the safer the ball can survive during the dry season. The same is true for the cacti we keep at home. Absorbing water is not a good thing for the ball. Too much water absorption can lead to water rot or the ball bursting.

Cacti kept at home usually do not have root rot problems. The main reason for death is due to the ball rotting. With excessive water absorption, cacti cannot withstand the high temperatures of summer and will naturally rot, especially when temperatures are too high in summer, the ball is more likely to rot.

What to do when the cactus ball bursts

The biggest problem with cacti in spring is ball swelling and cracking. When the roots of the cactus grow too vigorously, the ball may develop cracks after being watered today and tomorrow. If the roots have not absorbed water for a long time and suddenly get water support, they will absorb unlimitedly, causing the cactus to naturally crack.

The best way to deal with the issue of ball bursting is to stop watering. After one month of no watering, the new cactus wounds will heal naturally. During the healing period, place the cactus in a place without sunlight and strengthen the ventilation of the environment. The cells at the wound site will heal naturally. The original wound cannot heal completely but will gradually form callus tissue from the cracked area.

The problem of cactus swelling and cracking indicates that the quality of the cactus itself is very high and the root development is very complete. Even after stopping watering for a month, there won't be a problem. It is necessary to wait for the crack to completely dry out. If water continues to be added during this period, the leaves will continue to swell and crack.