How to transplant a Guzmania? Detailed transplanting methods and steps

I. Preparations

1. Soil:

1 part ceramsite, 2 parts perlite, 2 parts peat, or alternatively 1 part medium-coarse river sand, 2 parts vermiculite, 2 parts sawdust.

2. Flower pot:

The size of the flower pot should be determined by the size of the plant you want to transplant, and its roots need to be about 3 cm away from the edge of the pot.

3. Transplanting method:

Dig out the entire plant without damaging the roots. If the plant is infected by pathogens, then all the original soil attached to the plant must be removed completely. If it is just a normal soil-change transplant, then it is best to keep some of the original soil and place it together into the new potting soil.

When transplanting, first place some small gravel pieces at the bottom of the pot, which can increase the drainage of the soil, then add 2 cm to 3 cm of soil. At this point, place the plant into the pot, then fill in the remaining soil, and then gently lift the plant upward with your hand, about 1 cm is enough, so that the plant's roots can spread out naturally. Then gently press the soil flat with your hand, and immediately soak the pot, and finally place it in a shaded spot.

II. When transplanting is needed

1. When pests and diseases are relatively serious, it needs to be repotted and given new soil for planting;

2. When overwatering and very poor soil drainage cause the plant to grow in overly moist soil for a long time, transplanting is needed at this point;

3. When you need to propagate it, transplanting is needed; for specifics, you can refer to the propagation methods on Huabaike;

4. In spring, when the plant is undergoing normal repotting and soil changing.