or wrapping paper for extra protection. wrap gently, not too tight, so as not to crush the spines. tape the outer layer of paper closed at several points to hold snug. once the plant is moved to its new pot and secure, then the wrappings can be carefully removed.
remove the plant from its pot. place it in the planting hole and press soil firmly around the roots, just covering the root ball. for spiny plants, use a stick, spatula, or other utensil to move the soil and to keep distance between your hands and the spines.
repot every 2 years. unless the roots are pot-bound the same container can be used. 