Should we repot flowers in spring?
Today's focus is to introduce you to the related content of home flower cultivation. Should we repot flowers in spring? If there is any incorrect information, please feel free to correct it!
Although growing flowers seems simple, there are many things to consider. Now that it's spring, let's talk about the repotting process during flower cultivation.
Key Points:
1. The flowers we grow do not need to be repotted every year, which is something to remember.
2. Different flowers have different repotting times. Not all flowers are suitable for repotting in spring. Some are suitable for autumn, and others can be done at any time of the year as long as the temperature is not too low.
The repotting time for most flowers is generally in March to April, usually when the bud swell begins and before the new buds start to grow, which is the best time to change pots.
For evergreen plants like Monstera deliciosa, repotting can be done at any time as long as the temperature does not drop below 10℃!
Reasons for Repotting:
Because after a few years of growth, the roots of potted plants are confined to the pot. As the plant grows, the roots continuously expand and gradually fill the pot, limiting the growth of new roots. The roots may become diseased or infested with pests, leading to halted growth, early leaf drop, shortened growth period, shortened flowering period, soil exposure, excessive soil loss during watering, and drainage difficulties. At the same time, the nutrients in the soil gradually deplete.
Under normal circumstances, repotting once every three years is sufficient.
The main content of repotting is to expand the pot diameter, remove the old soil, replace it with new cultivation soil, add base fertilizer,整理 the root cavity, remove unnecessary roots, cut off the long rootlets, promote new root growth, and provide a new environment for the potted flowers. For fleshy-rooted flowers like peonies, kaffir lilies, and orchids, the fleshy roots should be washed and dried before repotting.
When repotting, use a small bamboo strip to loosen the soil around the pot wall, then push the plant out from the old pot. After the soil clump is removed, shake off about half of the old soil and cut off any dried, rotten, or overly long rootlets.
The bottom of the new pot must be covered with at least three pieces of broken pot shards in a crisscross pattern to ensure good drainage without losing soil.
Repotting蟹爪兰 must be avoided during the flowering period, which is from September to the following April.
Based on the size of the new pot, add an appropriate amount of cultivation soil to the bottom first, then place the plant and add new soil. Use a small stick or other objects to pack the soil tightly, making sure the new soil and the plant's root ball are closely connected. The pot soil should not be too full, leaving a water outlet for future watering.
After repotting, water immediately and thoroughly until water seeps out from the bottom of the pot. Do not fertilize at the time. It's best to wait until the seedlings have developed new roots and started to grow (usually about half a month) before supplementing nutrients to promote better growth. After repotting, to reduce leaf evaporation, place the pot in a shaded area for several days, then gradually expose it to light, and after it has adapted, place it in a well-lit area.
The methods introduced above on whether to repot flowers in spring and how to repot are provided as reference suggestions for everyone.