How to repot a potted plant? The best time is during the plant's dormant period or early growth stage.

The potted plant grows stronger and stronger, while the flower pot becomes smaller and smaller. In addition, the nutrients in the pot are almost exhausted. At this point, the plant's roots show signs of aging, and due to insufficient nutrient supply, the leaves gradually turn yellow and pale. At this time, repotting is more beneficial to plant growth! Today, Plant King teaches you how to repot a plant!

One reason is that as the plant keeps growing, its root system gradually fills the entire pot, while young roots extend out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, and the flower's growth becomes restricted. At this point, it is necessary to move it into a larger pot, then fill in fresh growing soil to expand the nutrient area, which is more beneficial to the plant's growth.

The other reason is that the plant has already matured, and because it has been cultivated for too long, the nutrients in the pot are lacking and the soil quality has deteriorated, so the growing soil also needs to be renewed. After removing the pot, take out some of the old soil and the old, dry roots, then fill in new growing soil, and then plant it back in the original pot, or switch to a pot one size larger than the original, and it can continue to grow healthily.

Timing for repotting

1. The best time to repot is during the plant's dormant period or early growth stage. Because this is the time to change pots, the damage to the potted plant is minimal, and the potted plant recovers quickly. Most potted plants can be repotted in late autumn and early spring.

2. Plants should not be repotted during the slow-growing seedling stage or the flowering stage. Otherwise, the light will affect the plant's normal growth, and the stress will cause the plant to die directly.

3. After the best continuous cloudy days have passed, turn the pot over and change the soil on a cloudy day or in the evening.

Choosing a flower pot

1. Flower pots cannot be chosen blindly. Before repotting, you must first choose a "new home" suitable for the plant's growth. You can refer to the plant's growth rate and growth habits, and choose one 5-10 cm larger than the original container's diameter.

2. If it is a new ceramic pot, it needs to be soaked overnight. After cleaning, it should be placed in a ventilated place to dry. Because new flower pots can be alkaline, and if not washed clean, they can affect the plant's growth! If it is an old pot, it should be exposed to sunlight for 4-5 hours to sterilize and disinfect it for the plant, preventing infection from insect eggs.

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