Succulents are loved by many plant enthusiasts for their unique shapes and easy maintenance. Over time, succulents may be affected by overly vigorous roots or small pots, making repotting essential for their growth. This article will provide a detailed tutorial on repotting succulents to help your plants regain vitality.
Preparing for Repotting1. Tool preparation: gardening铲, gardening shears, gardening spray bottle, repotting tools (such as new pots, special succulent soil, etc.).
2. Time selection: Choose a sunny day for repotting, avoiding operation in rainy or extreme weather.
Repotting Steps1. Clean the roots: Gently dig out the succulent plant with a gardening铲, observe if the roots are healthy, and cut off any withered or rotting roots with gardening shears.
2. Check the roots: Ensure that there are no pests or diseases in the roots, and if there are, address them promptly.
3. Prepare a new pot: Choose a pot of the appropriate size with drainage holes at the bottom to prevent waterlogging.
4. Add base soil: Place a layer of base soil about 1-2 centimeters thick at the bottom of the new pot.
5. Place the succulent: Put the processed succulent plant in the pot and adjust it to the right position.
6. Fill the soil: Fill the soil around the succulent plant up to the pot opening and gently compact it.
7. Watering: Use a gardening spray bottle to water thoroughly, allowing the soil to absorb enough water.
8. Check and secure: Gently compact the soil around with a gardening铲 to ensure the succulent plant is stable.
Precautions1. Avoid root damage: During the operation, try to avoid damaging the roots of the succulent plant.
2. Control soil moisture: After repotting, keep the soil slightly moist, avoiding it being too wet or dry.
3. Pay attention to lighting: After repotting, succulents need to gradually adapt to the new environment, paying attention to the intensity of light.
4. Prevent pests and diseases: Regularly check the succulent plant, and if any pests or diseases are found, address them promptly.
By following the above steps, your succulent plant can be successfully repotted. Proper repotting not only helps the growth of succulent plants but also makes them look brand new. Please make sure to follow the above precautions and wish your succulent plant a healthy growth!
References:
《Succulent Plant Care Manual》, China Forestry Publishing House, published in 2018.
《Succulent Plant Cultivation and Care》, People's Post and Telecommunications Publishing House, published in 2017.