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How to repot a Peperomia obtusifolia? Detailed correct method and steps

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Repot it in spring or autumn. First, find a new pot for it, then place a few pieces of broken pot at the drainage hole. After that, take the plant out of the original pot together with its root ball, clear away excess soil and rotten roots, then rinse and let it dry, and plant it in the new pot. Finally, water it thoroughly once, watering until water flows out of the drainage hole.

1. When to do it

For this plant, it is best to repot in the two periods of spring and autumn. This is because in summer, when the temperature is relatively high, the plant can easily suffer root rot. If it is in winter, when the temperature is very low, that is even less suitable.

2. Specific steps

(1) Padding the pot: First, we can choose a new pot for the plant. Then, place a few pieces of broken pot over the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot. Keep the concave side of the pieces facing down. The number of pieces does not need to be too many; three or four will do. Then, add some coarse-grained substrate.

(2) Removing from the pot: This step refers to tipping the plant out of its original pot. However, note that you should not water it beforehand; keep it in a relatively dry state. This way, the root ball will come out more easily and intact when you tip it. Tip the flower pot over, hold it with one hand, and tap the rim of the pot with the other hand, so that the plant and root ball come out smoothly.

(3) Cleaning the roots: Remove the excess root ball. In addition, those relatively old roots and disease-affected roots also need to be removed. If some new white roots have grown, they can be transferred intact into the new flower pot. After dealing with these, we need to rinse it, then place it in a cool, shaded place. Wait until it is completely dry, then carry out the next operation.

(4) Potting up: Hold the plant with your hand and place it in the center of the new flower pot. Control the depth well, then slowly add substrate inward. Until the pot is full, shake the flower pot, and at the same time press the substrate firm with your fingers, so that it is 1 to 2 cm from the edge of the flower pot.

(5) Later management: After all the above steps are completed, we need to give it a sufficient amount of water. Water until it flows out from the bottom of the hole. In addition, shading is also a necessary measure.

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