Cyclamen changing pot time and method
The editor answers netizens' questions about the time and method of changing pots for cyclamen and shares experience in green plant maintenance on the best time to repot cyclamen. The following is a detailed explanation by the editor:
When repotting cyclamen, don't make mistakes in 4 key points, otherwise it will be a waste of effort
Autumn is the peak growing season for cyclamen, and it is also a good time to repot and change the soil for it. Since this plant has high soil requirements and is a succulent root system, it needs to be repotted more frequently than other flowers. Generally, the potting soil needs to be changed every 1-2 years to make the plant grow stronger and meet the flowering conditions as soon as possible.
Many friends who are new to gardening don't know the specific operation method of repotting, so they simply take the plant out of the pot and replant it, which makes the repotting meaningless. In fact, repotting is not just about changing to a new pot. If the plant is not very large, you can still use the old pot. The main thing is to do the following four key points well to make the plant grow more vigorously.
One, control water before repotting
Cyclamen has a succulent root system, and as long as the plant is growing vigorously, it has many large white roots, which are very fragile. Even with great care during repotting, it is easy to break the roots, which can lead to root rot later on.
To avoid breaking the roots during repotting, it is best to control the water 5-6 days before repotting. This plant is very drought-resistant, so there's no need to worry about it withering. After the potting soil is completely dry, the roots won't absorb water and will become soft. At this time, repotting will not easily break the roots.
Two, trim empty roots and rotting roots
With sufficient water and fertilizer, the root growth of cyclamen is very fast. The thicker the roots, the more lush the leaves, and the easier it is to bloom. However, during the growth of the plant, some aging empty roots and rotting roots due to improper maintenance need to be handled during repotting.
Trim the weak roots and clean up the rotting parts of the decaying roots, then disinfect the decaying area. You can apply carbendazim to the wound. If there are no disinfectant drugs, you can also apply wood ash to the wound, which can also play an antiseptic role and promote wound healing.
Cyclamen changing pot time and method
Three, soil preparation
Cyclamen has high soil requirements and cannot be grown in soil that is too sticky or with poor permeability. This type of soil is mostly unable to make cyclamen grow vigorously, and the roots do not grow for a long time, nor do new leaves appear, leading to a僵 plant phenomenon.
If you want the plant to grow vigorously, the first thing to do is to take care of the roots, preparing loose, breathable, and fertile potting soil. For cyclamen, it is suitable to use decomposed pine needle soil or other leaf mold soil. You can also ferment and decompose materials such as peanut shells and sawdust to prepare nutrient-rich soil. Only when the roots grow strong can they absorb more nutrients and grow more new leaves.
Four, post-repotting care
Sometimes after repotting cyclamen, the plant withers after a while, which is due to poor post-repotting care. When planting, fill the gaps in the roots with soil, pressing the soil down gently while filling it, so that the roots are not suspended in the potting soil, which can cause dehydration and withering.
After repotting, do not place the plant directly in the sunlight. At this time, the plant's roots have not yet recovered their absorption capacity, and sunlight can cause faster dehydration of the stems and leaves, making the leaves yellow and soft, or even the whole plant withers.
After repotting, place the cyclamen in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated environment to care for it, and frequently spray water mist around the pot to keep the air environment moist. In about a month, the plant can fully recover normal growth.
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