Detailed process of repotting succulents
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Succulent plants come in many varieties, shapes, and colors, loved by many enthusiasts and widely popular. Most of the succulents we buy are small pots with compact growth. As careful cultivation continues, the plants gradually grow larger, and the original small pots can no longer accommodate their robust bodies, necessitating an improved living environment, fresh soil, and additional bottom fertilizer. Due to the wide range of succulents, there are differences in breeding environments and growing materials, so not all can be introduced. Here, I will introduce the repotting process of "Giraffe's Bone" and "五十铃玉" that I have cared for over a year, a method suitable for most succulents.
First, let's showcase "Giraffe's Bone" and "五十铃玉", which, after growing in autumn and winter, have outgrown their once spacious living environment, now crowded and almost overflowing.
This "Giraffe's Bone" has already formed a cluster with many offsets.
Let's talk about the repotting process of succulents:
One, first prepare a larger pot, the depth of which should be selected according to the plant's root growth requirements. For beginners, it is recommended to use a clay pot or ceramic pot (good ventilation), and I used a 10cm x 10cm black plastic square pot here. Advantages: 1) The square pot has a large planting area, 2) Neat arrangement, 3) Black color can raise the pot temperature faster in the sun, beneficial for plant growth, 4) Plastic pots can reduce the frequency of watering (provided that the growing material is properly mixed).
Make sure to add more drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to facilitate the removal of excess water after each watering and ensure good air circulation at the bottom of the pot. Then place a layer of sand net at the bottom of the pot to prevent pests from entering from the bottom.
Two, after selecting the pot, prepare the growing medium. Most succulents have fleshy roots, and their native habitats are sandy and rocky, with poor soil and low nutrient content. Therefore, when preparing the soil, focus on selecting coarse particles with low organic matter content. Examples include: red jade soil,鹿沼土,植金石, orchid stone, ceramic particles, pumice, vermiculite, pearl rock, black fairy soil, granular peat, rice husk ash, coarse sand, shell particles, fine stones,炉灰, coconut shell, special soil for orchids, and specialized decomposed soil for succulents. Most of these can be purchased online or at local flower markets. As long as they meet the requirement of being granular, they can be adapted to local conditions and some can be found in our daily lives. Since "Giraffe's Bone" and "五十铃玉" are common varieties, I chose inexpensive growing medium. The mixing ratio is: 4 parts specialized decomposed soil for succulents, 2 parts coarse sand, 2 parts orchid stone, 1 part ceramic particles, 1 part pearl rock, and a small amount of red jade soil (optional). Mix these media and spray some water to make the mixture slightly moist and set aside.
Three, carefully remove the plants from the pots without damaging the leaves and roots. The method is: one hand supporting the top of the plant, turn the pot upside down, and slowly pull the pot out. Since we are using a larger pot, there's no need to prune the roots for plants with few roots, while for those with many roots, some old roots can be pruned, and "Duo-jung-ling" powder (a fungicide) should be applied to the wounds. If there are offsets that want to be propagated separately, use a blade to gently remove them and apply "Duo-jung-ling" powder to the wounds. Wait for 4 days for the wounds to heal before planting.
The roots of "五十铃玉" are very developed:
"Giraffe's Bone", the offsets look good, and I don't want to separate them this time as the cluster looks better and more vibrant.
Four, now for the new potting process, first place 1cm-2cm of eggshell at the bottom of the pot, or use small stones or coarse particles like orchid stone and ceramic particles. This helps with drainage and ventilation.
Five, then place 1cm-2cm of the prepared medium, followed by a sprinkle of bone meal (optional) and granular compound fertilizer or decomposed organic fertilizer on top of this layer, then add more medium and place the plant in the center of the pot, adding medium up to 1cm from the rim of the pot. During this process, gently tap the pot walls to ensure good contact between the medium and the plant roots. If you want the surface of the potting soil to look better visually, you can spread a thin layer of granular medium on top, with large-grained sand being a good choice for its aesthetic appeal and prevention of soil alkalinization. After planting, do not rush to water, place the pot in a well-ventilated shaded area, and water moderately after 5 days (depending on the weather). When the plant starts growing again, it indicates that it has adapted to the new pot and can be normally maintained.
Giraffe's Bone" after potting and filling soil:
Adding a layer of coarse sand to the topsoil for increased beauty:
"五十铃玉" after repotting:
The repotting process is complete.
The above is [] about the detailed process of repotting succulents (with pictures) for reference by green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.