How to repot and change the soil for succulents
You may not be familiar with how to repot and change the soil for succulents and the small experience of plant cultivation with attention to the precautions when repotting, but here is a comprehensive introduction.
Spring has come, and everything starts to grow. As long as we see plants growing, we can repot them. Many flower enthusiasts prepare many pots and soil at home for the sake of repotting plants when spring comes. It is the same for succulents. Although succulents are relatively small and grow slowly in small pots, we should regularly repot and prune their roots to allow them to grow new roots. New roots absorb sufficient nutrients in new soil, grow well, and it becomes easier to achieve a healthy state. So, how should we repot succulents, how to prune roots, and how to dry them to ensure quick root establishment and rapid growth?
When growing succulents, we must remember that repotting must involve root pruning. The method of root pruning is very simple: remove all the soil from the pot, wash the roots clean,剪掉 all the fine roots, leaving only some thicker ones. If the thick roots are too long, they should be trimmed appropriately. After this pruning is done, comes the process of drying the roots.
When drying roots, it must be placed in a well-lit environment with good ventilation. How long should it be dried? When I prune succulents, I dry the roots for at least half a month. At home, you can dry them for 5 to 7 days to allow the root wounds to dry and heal. If you cut the roots and stems completely and then dry them, it should be dried for at least half a month. The longer the drying time, the better the wound healing, and it will be easier to root when planted.
Once the roots are dried and the time is sufficient for the wounds to heal, we can plant them. When planting, use soil with good breathability, and the particle size should be more than half. Plant them directly, and if the roots are dried well, you can water them right after planting. Use a pot that is not too large and preferably a breathable terra cotta pot. Add some rooting hormone to the water, and after watering, place it in an environment with scattered light and good ventilation. It will quickly grow new roots, and within a week, you will notice that its leaves have become plump. After another week, its leaves will start to grow, and the growing points will show obvious growth signs. When it grows faster, we can water and fertilize it regularly, place it in a place with sufficient light, and maintain it normally. This is how to repot succulents in spring.
The detailed explanation of how to repot and change the soil for succulents and the precautions for repotting provided above, I hope this article can bring you some help in green plant management!