Succulents are loved by many plant enthusiasts for their unique shapes and easy-care nature. During the care process, how to correctly repot a succulent has become a challenge. This article will introduce you to the techniques of repotting succulents in detail, allowing your succulents to be reborn!
Preparation before repotting1. Tool preparation: Prepare a garden shovel, garden shears, a plastic bag, and a garden sprayer.
2. Wood ash: Wood ash has disinfecting and insect-repelling properties. You can sprinkle wood ash on the roots of the succulent before repotting.
Repotting steps1. Moisten the soil: Before repotting, first soak the succulent in water for a period of time to moisten the soil, making it easier to remove.
2. Remove leaves: Remove the leaves of the succulent one by one to reduce water evaporation and to make it easier to observe the roots.
3. Dig around the roots: Use a garden shovel to gently dig the soil around the roots of the succulent, being careful not to damage the root system.
4. Clean the roots: Use garden shears to cut away any rotten or diseased roots to keep the root system healthy.
5. Inspect the roots: Check the roots for any pests or diseases. If found, you can treat them with wood ash.
6. Wash the roots: Use a sprayer to wash the soil off the roots to remove any impurities.
7. Apply rooting hormone: Evenly apply rooting hormone to the roots to promote root growth.
8. Air-dry the roots: Place the treated roots in a well-ventilated area to dry. Once the surface of the roots is dry, you can proceed to the next step.
Repotting1. Prepare the potting soil: Choose soil suitable for succulent growth, such as peat moss, perlite, etc.
2. Fill the bottom of the pot: Place an appropriate amount of ceramic particles or tiles at the bottom of the pot to increase drainage.
3. Place the succulent: Place the dried succulent in the pot, adjusting the roots to spread out naturally.
4. Add soil: Fill the pot with soil, gently tamping it down to ensure the roots are in close contact with the soil.
5. Water: During the repotting process, the succulent has lost a lot of water, so it is important to water it promptly after repotting.
Precautions1. Minimize damage to the roots during repotting to avoid affecting the growth of the succulent.
2. Treat the roots promptly after repotting to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
3. When repotting, ensure that the roots are in close contact with the soil to increase the survival rate.
Mastering the techniques for repotting succulents can help improve their survival rate and growth speed. We hope this article can be helpful to all succulent enthusiasts, allowing your succulents to be reborn!