How to repot succulent plants
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Henan Zhengzhou flower enthusiast Zhang Xiaofei answers:
Under long-term artificial cultivation conditions, the roots of succulent plants fill the entire pot, which is not conducive to drainage and ventilation, and the soil nutrients are completely lost, changing from granular to powdery, and the soil becomes acidic. Therefore, it is necessary to repot and replace the soil when the plant grows to a certain stage.
Generally, succulent plants are repotted every 1 to 3 years (some varieties of seedlings can even be transplanted several times a year, commonly known as 'move a bit, grow a bit'). Most varieties are repotted from mid-March to early April, while some "winter-growing" varieties that grow in winter and rest in summer can also be repotted from the end of August to early September. In short, the repotting time should be when the dormancy period is about to end and the plant is about to grow. Clumping plants can also be propagated by division during repotting. Additionally, if the plant has rotting roots, it can be repotted at any time for rescue.
Stop watering 3 to 5 days before repotting. When repotting, first remove the plant from the pot and shake off the soil from the roots. Cut off the old, rotten, and hollow roots, and retain the healthy and full roots with good absorption capacity. However, for varieties with fleshy roots like the cactus genus Rock牡丹 and Lophophora, it is not advisable to cut the roots excessively, as these fleshy roots store abundant nutrients. Over-pruning can affect growth, and in severe cases, lead to root rot and even plant death. If there are young plants next to the old plant, they can be broken off, the roots trimmed appropriately, the dried leaves removed, and planted separately. If the wound is too large during division, sulfur powder, charcoal powder, mycostatin, or other anti-corrosive drugs can be applied to the wound, and then let it dry for 3 to 7 days before potting.
When planting new plants, place a layer of gauze on the bottom drainage hole of the pot to prevent pests, and then cover the gauze with tiles to aid drainage. Different varieties of succulent plants require different types of growing soil. Coarse soil should be placed at the bottom of the pot, followed by fine soil. Straighten the plant, add soil while slightly lifting the plant to make the roots spread out. Do not fill the soil too full to make it convenient for watering later. After planting, gently "stamp" the pot on the ground to make the soil and roots adhere closely. There is no need to water immediately after planting. Practice has proven that plants grow roots faster and better in slightly moist soil. Afterward, spray water appropriately when the potting soil dries out, and after 7 to 10 days, water thoroughly. The planted plant should be placed in a bright area without direct sunlight for maintenance.
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