What are the precautions for repotting flowers? A full breakdown of the latest key points
We usually grow flowers at home in pots. This cultivation method is different from growing them directly in the open ground. After a long period of cultivation, problems such as soil compaction and insufficient nutrients easily arise. At this point, to meet the plant's growth needs, repotting is necessary. Usually, repotting is needed once every two years. Repotting not only replenishes the nutrients in the soil but also promotes the growth of potted plants. Today, Qinnong Web will explain the related matters concerning repotting for everyone.
1. Timing of repotting
Generally speaking, the best time to repot common flowers and nursery stock is around 7 days before or after the Spring Equinox. In the south, it can be done around Qingming instead. For the vast number of flower lovers, it does not need to be so strict; as long as spring is relatively warm, it is fine. In addition, repotting should also follow the growth habits and sprouting conditions of the flowering plant when choosing the repotting time. Generally, once new buds begin to sprout, the repotting and soil-changing operation can be carried out.
It should be noted that you should try not to repot during the peak growth season of the flowering plant, as this can easily cause it to miss its growth period and lead to serious consequences. Do not repot during the high heat of midsummer either, to avoid death. In addition, flowers that have just been bought home and are still in the acclimatization stage should preferably not be repotted, because at this time the plant is relatively fragile and the root system has not yet recovered, so repotting can easily cause secondary damage.
2. Methods of repotting
1. Use a shovel to insert it downward along the edge of the pot as much as possible. After going around the pot once, gently shake the pot and the plant separately to make them separate from each other, and take out the plant. If the original flower pot is made of soft material and will no longer be used, it can be cut open to avoid damaging the root system as much as possible. When taking out the plant, try to keep more soil around the roots and avoid bare roots. Repotting with soil has a much higher survival rate than bare-root repotting.
2. Prune the roots of the removed flower, remove rotten and old roots, and prevent them from competing with new roots for nutrients. At the same time, also carry out necessary pruning on the plant, cutting off diseased, weak, and dead branches, weak branches and leaves, etc. If the flower is too weak, it can be pruned drastically to promote the sprouting of new robust branches.
3. Then the pruned plant can be planted in a new pot, new soil added, and it fixed in place. Of course, when newly planting, using rooting powder is even better, as it can promote the sprouting of new roots. The selection of flower pots and the blending of new soil will be explained to everyone in follow-up articles.
4. About three days before repotting, watering should be stopped first. Do not water; soil in the pot that is too moist is not conducive to repotting. After repotting, water immediately, and be careful to maintain smooth ventilation so the plant can adapt to the new environment.
3. Precautions after repotting
It is best to choose an environment of around 20 degrees for repotting, to ensure that the flower can recover smoothly. After repotting, water the flower thoroughly, then place it in a place with suitable temperature and good ventilation. If there is high temperature, rainy season, or cold weather, be sure to move the newly repotted flowering plant indoors for care.
Flowers after repotting usually have damaged roots and are relatively weak, and the roots' ability to absorb nutrients is not high. Within two weeks after repotting, it is best not to fertilize, and also not to prune again. Let the flower's new leaves grow freely, thereby giving the flower's roots more momentum.
The above is Qinnong Web's introduction to everyone about the methods of repotting and precautions for repotting. Flower repotting is also a quite critical step in the flower planting process. Flower lovers must not ignore the existence of this step during the care process. Qinnong Web has also prepared various flower planting techniques for everyone. Friends who like it can go and learn more!