Check the roots before repotting succulents - only when they live comfortably can they grow into a bursting pot

Succulents with umbrella-shaped roots should be repotted like this

Some succulents have umbrella-shaped root systems, with a thicker main root and white fibrous roots growing around it. How should succulents with this kind of root system be repotted?

1. Let the succulent sit astride a cone of soil

First fill the pot with soil, then pile the soil into a cone shape, let the succulent sit astride the top of the cone so the roots spread out, then fill the pot with soil and plant the succulent properly. This way the succulent's roots will go deep into the soil and adapt to the new environment faster.

2. Which succulents have umbrella-shaped roots?

Many succulents in the Crassulaceae family have umbrella-shaped roots, such as Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' (Chinese stonecrop) and Echeveria 'Daehuajin' (Daehuajin), and flower lovers can all use the method of piling up a cone of soil to repot them.

Succulents with radish roots should be repotted like this

Some succulents have thick, long roots that grow very vigorously, just like a radish. How should these succulents be repotted?

1. Choose a larger pot

For this kind of thick, long succulent root system, it is best to choose a wanxiang pot, that is, a relatively deep pot shaped like an inverted trumpet. This kind of pot can provide enough growing space for the roots, letting the succulent grow fast and well.

2. Spread the roots out in the soil

First put a layer of soil in the bottom of the pot, about 2-4 cm thick is enough, spread the roots out into the soil so they do not tangle around each other, hold the succulent with one hand and fill in soil with the other, and just fill the pot with soil.

3. Which succulents have radish roots?

Most Haworthia succulents have thick, long radish roots, such as Haworthia cooperi (jade dew), Haworthia maughanii (wanxiang) and Haworthia truncata (jade fan). When flower lovers repot them, they should try Huahua's method.

Succulents with few roots should be repotted like this

Some succulents have very few roots. What should you pay attention to when repotting them? Take a quick look!

1. Use slightly moist soil

For succulents with very few roots, choose moist soil when repotting - not too dry, not too wet, just slightly moist.

2. Dig a hole in the potting soil and plant directly

Repotting succulents with few roots is relatively simple: first fill the pot with soil, then dig a hole according to the size of the roots and bury the succulent's roots in it!

3. Which succulents have few roots?

Rosette succulents generally have relatively few roots, such as the common Sempervivum tectorum (hens and chicks) that flower lovers know well.

Rootless old succulent stems should be repotted like this

Some old succulent stems have no roots. If you want the succulent to adapt to the environment quickly and sprout big white roots, you need to repot it like this!

1. Let the wounds on the old stem dry out

Before repotting, first put the old stem in a well-ventilated place to let the wounds at the roots dry out. For succulents with thicker stems, let them dry for a few more days to prevent the wounds from being infected by pathogens in the soil.

2. Fill the pot halfway with soil

First put half the soil into the pot. For the soil, you can choose a mix of peat soil and vermiculite. This kind of soil is loose and breathable and lets the succulent root quickly. Let the bottom of the succulent touch the soil, then fill the pot with soil.

3. Water thoroughly once

After the succulent is planted, water it thoroughly once so it absorbs enough water. This repotting method is a "deep planting method", which lets the stem send out more new roots and helps the succulent "stand firm" in the soil!

Check the root system before repotting,

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