Methods and Precautions for Repotting Succulents
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Spring is when succulents gradually start to improve, and many plant enthusiasts choose to repot their succulents when the temperature is stable. However, there are some taboos in terms of care after repotting, which everyone must understand. Otherwise, not only will repotting not help the growth of succulents, it may even cause the leaves to become shriveled and lose their vitality.
1. Do not water too much
After repotting succulents, their roots have not fully adapted to the new environment, and some bottom leaves will gradually become wilted. At this time, do not assume that the succulents are lacking water and then pour a lot of water. The root system's water absorption capacity is not very strong at this point, and too much watering can easily cause root rot.
The correct approach is to keep the soil slightly moist after just repotting the succulents, without drenching the soil. After watering, place them in a well-ventilated environment to grow.
2. Always shaking the succulents
After just repotting, the roots of the succulents need some time to grow before they can firmly anchor into the soil. Some enthusiasts are quite impatient and, within a few days of repotting, they shake the succulents to see if they have rooted well. This can easily damage the root system and make it harder for the succulents to adapt to the pot.
Simply place the recently repotted succulents in a shady and well-ventilated area to care for them, and do not shake them often. After about a week, if the succulents look upright and vigorous, it means the roots are slowly adapting to the pot.
Methods and Precautions for Repotting Succulents
3. Frequently changing positions
After repotting, the living environment of the succulents has changed significantly. The first few days after repotting should be spent in a shady and well-ventilated area, and then moved to a well-lit environment after gradually adapting. Some people may think that the more sunlight the better for succulent growth, so they turn the pot every day to let the succulents absorb sunlight.
However, this will not be conducive to the growth of succulents and may even cause them to become worse due to the constant changes in their environment. The correct approach is to place the succulents in a suitable growing area and not move them. Once the succulents have slowly adapted to their surroundings and become stronger, moving them won't be a problem.
4. Not pruning dead leaves
After repotting, many enthusiasts find that there are quite a few dead leaves at the bottom of the succulent leaves. These dead leaves are the perfect place for pests to lay eggs. Some people think that leaving the dead leaves can produce some nutrients, but in reality, the nutrients produced by dead leaves are very minimal, and leaving them on can waste the succulents' own nutrients. It's better to cut them off.