Choose the right time to prepare tools and materials, prune roots, disinfect, process, and change pots. Precautions Spring is the golden season for plant growth. Many flower friends will change pots for their beloved plants at this time. Changing pots is not easy. If you are careless, it may hurt plants. This article will introduce you in detail the correct method to change pots in spring and help your plants rejuvenate. The best time to choose the right time to change pots in spring is usually from March to April, when the temperature gradually warms up and plants begin to enter a period of vigorous growth. Choosing to change pots in sunny weather will help plants adapt to the new environment. Preparing tools and materials Before changing pots, you need to prepare the following tools and materials: new flower pots, gardening soil, gardening scissors, disinfectant, spray cans, etc. When selecting a suitable flower pot, you should pay attention to the size of the pot mouth should be slightly larger than the original pot. To facilitate the expansion of plant roots. Before changing pots, use gardening scissors to prune the root system of the plant to remove withered and rotten root systems and retain healthy root systems. The pruned root systems should be distributed in an umbrella-shaped shape, which is conducive to the plant's absorption of nutrients. Disinfection treatment Soak the pruned roots in disinfectant solution for 10-15 minutes to kill potential pests and diseases. Potassium permanganate solution or chlorothalonil solution can be used as disinfectant solution. Step 1. Remove the plant from the original pot and gently shake off some of the old soil to avoid damaging the root system.
2. Put the plant in a new flowerpot and adjust the position to evenly distribute the root system.
3. Fill the flowerpot with horticultural soil until the soil is flush with the mouth of the pot.
4. Use a spray can to spray water to make full contact with the soil and the roots to avoid soil agglomeration. Precautions 1. During pot changing, try to avoid damaging the plant roots to avoid affecting plant growth.
2. After changing the pot, place the plants in a ventilated and cool place to avoid direct sunlight so that the plants can gradually adapt to the new environment.
3. Reduce the frequency of watering within one week after changing pots to avoid damage to the roots.
4. Observe the growth of plants and adjust maintenance measures such as watering and fertilization in a timely manner.
Spring pot changing is an important part of the plant growth process. Mastering the correct pot changing method can make your plants rejuvenate. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference and wish your plants thrive!