How to transplant a Guzmania? Detailed Guide to the Latest Transplanting Method
The name Guzmania (Hongyun Dangtou) has attracted many people to buy it and take it home to grow. A name with a good meaning will always be liked by more people. The appearance of the Guzmania is also exceptionally outstanding, with red leaves like flames curving and growing outward one by one. At the center of the leaves is a yellow flower core, and its ornamental value is very high. So how is a Guzmania transplanted? What should we do? Let Shuaishuai tell everyone below!
1. Preparatory work
1. Soil
Prepare 1 part ceramsite, 2 parts perlite, 2 parts peat, or alternatively 1 part river sand, 2 parts vermiculite, and 2 parts sawdust.
2. Flower pot
The size of the flower pot should be determined according to the size of the plant being transplanted, and its roots need to be 3 cm away from the edge of the pot.
3. Transplanting method
Dig out the plant. First use a tool to slowly dig the plant out, being careful that the tool does not injure the roots. If the roots are damaged, the plant's growth will also be affected. If the plant is a diseased plant that has already been infected with pathogens, then all the soil attached to the root system must be cleaned off. If it is just a normal soil-change transplant, it is best to keep some of the original soil and put it into the potting soil together.
When transplanting, place crushed stone pieces at the bottom of the pot to increase the soil's permeability and drainage. After that, we can put in 2 cm to 3 cm of soil. First dig a hole in the soil, then place the plant into it, cover it with soil, and then gently lift the plant upward by 1 cm with your hands so that the plant's fibrous roots spread out naturally. Finally, press the soil flat with your hands, soak the pot, and place it in a cool, ventilated location.
2. Under what circumstances transplanting is needed
1. If the growing environment is relatively harsh and there are many pests and diseases, and in addition the plant itself has become infected with disease, then it needs to be transplanted into a new pot for planting;
2. If water is accidentally given too much and water accumulates at the bottom of the pot, and the accumulated water cannot all drain out at once, then the pot should be changed in time, otherwise the root system will rot. After transplanting, new soil should be used. If the water accumulation is not very serious, place the pot in a ventilated place and let it dry naturally.
3. When it needs to be propagated, transplanting is required. For the specific method, please refer to the propagation method on Qinnong.com, and it will not be explained in detail here. Finally, in the case of normal soil changing in the pot every spring.
The above is the transplanting method for Guzmania. The operation of transplanting Guzmania is very troublesome. If there is no special situation or unusual condition, it is better not to transplant it casually. Transplanting easily damages the root system, and this process must be done very carefully. Also, when transplanting, a clump of soil should be taken out together with the root system, so that the chance of successful transplanting will be higher.