Marguerite Daisy Repotting Method and Precautions

I. Repotting into a Larger Pot

1. Take the plant out of the pot, and you will see the roots tangled together with almost no soil visible.

2. To let it grow again, gently pull away the hardened parts of the roots, and then it can be planted. If the roots are not aged and are rather sparse, this step is not necessary.

3. Place the prepared potting soil in the pot to one third of its depth.

4. Next, place the prepared plant into the soil, fill in with soil, and make sure there are no gaps around it; at this point you can press it down lightly with a small stick.

5. After planting it, press down firmly with your hand, and remember not to let the soil pile up too much; leave a water reservoir, usually 3 cm is enough.

6. To keep it from rotting due to stuffiness, you can pinch back the top after planting it in, which encourages it to branch out more.

7. After planting and pinching back, water it appropriately; never water too forcefully, or it will wash a big hole in the surface of the soil.

II. Repotting into a Pot of the Same Size

If you are repotting into a flower pot of the same size, the steps are actually much the same as above; you only need to remove a little more of the roots in step two, so that more room is left for fresh soil. But note that because more roots have been removed, the plant's ability to absorb water weakens, so the branches above should be pruned appropriately, cutting away all yellowed or overlong branches to prevent the loss of water and nutrients.

III. Precautions

When repotting, cut off any blackened or rotted root hairs and keep the white root hairs. In addition, when taking the plant out of the pot, do not let the potting soil be too dry, or the roots will easily be torn and damaged; it is recommended to water a little beforehand, and it is best to take the plant out while the potting soil is moist.