How to Repot the Green Copper麒麟
As a rare succulent plant, repotting the Green Copper麒麟 is an important part of its maintenance process. Properly mastering the timing and operation method of repotting can not only avoid root damage but also promote healthy growth of the plant. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the entire repotting process from four core aspects, guiding you step by step through this crucial maintenance task.
Four-Step Method for Repotting Green Copper麒麟
Choosing the Best Time for Repotting
It is recommended to perform the repotting operation in March to April during spring when the temperature is stable between 18-25°C, the air humidity is suitable, and the plant is in the growing phase, which allows for faster wound healing. If you notice exposed roots at the bottom of the pot, compacted soil, or stagnant plant growth, you should arrange for repotting immediately.
One, Preparing and Disinfecting the Potting Soil
Choose a red clay pot or purple sand pot with good breathability, and the new pot diameter should be 3-5 cm larger than the original pot. The suggested soil mix is: red jade soil 40% +鹿沼土 30% + volcanic rock 20% + coconut bran 10%. Before use, the soil should be soaked in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection or spread out in the sun for 48 hours to thoroughly eliminate pathogens and eggs.
Two, Techniques for Safe Pot Removal
Operate after stopping watering for 3 days, gently tap the pot wall with a rubber hammer to loosen the soil. For deep pots, you can use long-handled tweezers to circle the pot wall to separate the roots. When encountering stubborn roots, you can turn the pot upside down and gently tap the bottom, using a bamboo skewer to assist in removing the plant, ensuring the main roots are intact without breaks.
Three, Scientific Root Pruning
Focus on pruning three types of roots: blackened and rotting roots, dry and woody roots, and intertwined roots. Use pruning shears disinfected with alcohol, retaining the thick main roots and new fine roots. After pruning, the roots should be dried for 2-3 days until the cuts are completely healed, then apply a fungicide powder to prevent infection.
Four, Precise Potting and Care
Place 3 cm of ceramic stones at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer, fill half the pot with the growing medium, then place the plant, maintaining its original growing depth. When filling the soil, gently lift the plant to spread the roots, and use a bamboo skewer to fill the gaps. After potting, place the plant in a scattered light area for 7-10 days to recover, then gradually increase the light as new roots emerge.
After repotting, special attention should be paid to the following: keep the soil slightly moist for the first two weeks, water along the pot edges with a尖嘴壶; supplement with diluted phosphorus-potassium fertilizer once a month; maintain a day-night temperature difference of more than 8°C. Through scientific repotting and post-maintenance, the Green Copper麒麟 will show more vigorous vitality in the new environment.