WEAR GLOVES: Wear hard or thick gloves and/or use plant tongs to handle your new cactus.

TRY TAPE: If you get some of the barbed hairs stuck in your skin, try a few rounds with multiple pieces of strong tape.

READY TO PLANT: Your new cactus paddle is cured and ready to plant. Plant your cactus paddle upright or on its side.

USE CACTUS SOIL: Cactus soil mix is best. Fully moisten your soil before laying your pad on the soil.

WATERING: Overwatering will cause rot. Water using the soak and dry method once per week, when the soil is dry, or if your cactus starts to shrivel.