Understand the necessity of changing pots for pocket leaves and choose the right pot changing time. Prepare pot changing tools and materials. Changing pot steps. Maintaining pocket leaves after changing pots are favored by many plant lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. As plants grow, pot changing has become a necessary link. How to correctly change the pot for pocket leaves? This article will provide you with detailed answers to the tips and precautions for changing pot with pocket leaves. Understand the necessity of changing pots for pocket leaves. During the growth process of pocket leaves, the root system will gradually expand, and the original flowerpot space may not be able to meet its growth needs. Changing pots can provide more growth space and promote the healthy development of root systems. At the same time, it is also conducive to plants absorbing nutrients. Choose the right pot change time The best time to change pot for pocket leaves is spring or autumn. The climate in these two seasons is suitable, which is conducive to plants adapting to the new environment and avoids pot change during high summer temperatures or cold winter periods. Prepare pot replacement tools and materials Before changing pots, prepare the following tools and materials: new flower pots, soil, gardening scissors, disinfectant, etc. Select a new flower pot that matches the size of the original flower pot to ensure that the new flower pot has good breathability., drain holes at the bottom. Step 1. Clean the original flowerpot: Clean the original flowerpot with disinfectant to remove residual soil and impurities.
2. Cut off the withered roots: Use gardening scissors to cut off the withered roots of pocket leaves and retain healthy roots.
3. Fill new flowerpots: Put a layer of ceramite or gravel at the bottom of the flowerpot to increase breathability and drainage.
4. Change in new soil: Fill the prepared soil into the flowerpot, paying attention to keep the soil soft and breathable.
5. Put in the pocket leaves: Gently place the pocket leaves into the new pot and adjust the position to stretch the root system.
6. Filling soil: Continue to fill the soil so that the root system of the pocket leaves is in close contact with the soil.
7. Watering: Pour water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist. Maintenance after changing pots 1. Shade: After changing pots, place the pocket leaves in a cool place to avoid direct sunlight.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid standing water.
3. Fertilization: Within one month after changing pots, suspend fertilization and wait until the plants adapt to the new environment before fertilizing.
4. Observe growth: Pay attention to observe the growth of pocket leaves and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner.
Through the above steps, you have successfully changed the pot for the pocket leaves. During the maintenance process, pay attention to keeping the soil moist, properly shaded, and apply fertilizer in the right time. I believe that your pocket leaves will be full of vitality.
References: "Guide to Home Gardening Maintenance", China Agricultural Press, 2018 edition.
"Tips for Changing Pot of Horticultural Plants", China Flower News, October 15, 2019.