The method of repotting potted plants
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Due to the limited volume of the growing container, the soil quality of potted plants can easily deteriorate, leading to poor plant growth, yellowing and wilting of leaves, or even death. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly repot and change the soil to supplement and improve their nutritional conditions.
When many young roots extend out of the bottom drainage hole of the pot, it indicates that the roots inside the pot are crowded and need to be repotted. You can also tap the plant out of the pot; if the surface of the soil clump is covered with fine roots, resembling felt, it is time to repot; if there are many lateral roots, it is necessary to use a larger pot.
1. Timing of repotting:
Herbaceous and woody flowering plants should be repotted between the dormant period and early spring when new buds are germinating. Early bloomers should be repotted after flowering.
2. Method of repotting:
Do not water the plant 1-2 days before repotting to facilitate the separation of the soil from the pot wall. When repotting, tap the plant out of the pot, use a flower spade to remove 20%-50% of the old soil from the shoulder and surrounding area of the soil clump, cut off dead, decayed, and diseased roots, add a small amount of炉灰渣 (AGIC:炉灰 should be translated as "ash") or coarse sand to the bottom of the new pot, place the spaded soil clump in the center of the pot, and finally fill the pot with new growing soil.
3. Issues to be aware of when repotting:
(1) Most flowers are suitable for using sandy loam soil rich in humus with a pH value of 5.5-7.0, which is slightly acidic. This soil can be self-prepared or purchased as a specialized growing medium from a flower shop.
(2) The drainage hole at the bottom of the pot cannot be blocked. You can cover the drainage hole with a double layer of window screen or use two pieces of broken tiles to form a "V" shape, which can cover without blocking and prevent without killing, allowing for drainage and ventilation.
(3) The planting depth of the repotted plant should be maintained at the original root neck level where it was buried.
(4) Except for succulent root flowers and cacti, most flowers should be watered thoroughly after repotting, placed in a semi-shaded area and watered moderately, until new roots grow before normal watering can resume and the plant can gradually be moved to a sunny area.
(5) Fertilization should be combined with repotting. A layer of decomposed cake fertilizer or other organic fertilizers can be placed at the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer.
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