When is the best time to repot a Monstera deliciosa? A detailed guide to the best repotting time

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Anyone who has ever come into contact with plants always has to worry about their own plants. Many people are now troubled by matters concerning this plant: when exactly should we do this repotting task? In fact, this task does not have to be done at a specific stage, but if you are particular about things, at certain time periods we can still give it the best environment and help it get through the various periods when it needs to slow down, so let us now explain this in detail.

1. Time

In fact, the best choice for our repotting time is the period between March and May, as well as the period between August and September, because it is a plant that fears cold, so we need to provide it with the temperature it needs. If it is winter, then it is relatively low, while in summer it is, as you can imagine, high, so spring and autumn are the better times, when the temperature is generally between teens and twenties (degrees).

2. Preparation

Before repotting, we need to keep the variable factor of watering under control, because its repotting needs to be done in a relatively dry environment.

3. Soil

The soil factor is actually not particularly important, because it actually has a relatively broad range of choices. Some environments with relatively high nutrient content, such as leaf mold and pond mud, can all be used. At this time, some old soil and dead roots must not be retained, and at the same time we must remember to keep one third of the original soil.

4. Pruning

After it is removed from the pot, we need to prune it. The general procedure is to first disinfect the scissors, then cut off all those useless roots, such as rotten and old roots, and afterward place it in a well-ventilated place to dry, then place it into the new flower pot we need.

5. Watering

Watering is necessary, but it cannot be done casually. In the short term after repotting, we cannot water. After watering for the first time, we need to place it in a relatively warm location, and the next watering should wait until its soil is dry.

6. Flower pot

The choice of flower pot is also a relatively serious topic. What we need to choose is a relatively tall pot, because it grows relatively fast, and a short pot will cause its branches to bend. In addition, we also need to note that drainage and air permeability must be good. As for the specific material, the recommended ones are ceramic pots and porcelain pots; both are quite good.