The correct method and precautions for repotting flowers

We usually grow flowers at home in pots, and this cultivation method is different from growing them directly in the open ground. After a long period of cultivation, soil compaction and insufficient nutrients easily occur. At this time, in order to meet the plant's growth needs, repotting is required, and usually repotting is needed every two years. Repotting can not only replenish the nutrients in the soil, but also promote the growth of potted plants. Today, Qinnong Web will introduce to you the related matters concerning repotting.

I. Time for repotting

Generally speaking, the best time to repot common flowers and nursery stock is around 7 days before and after the Spring Equinox. In the south, it can be done around Qingming. For the vast number of flower lovers, it does not need to be so strict; as long as spring is relatively warm, it is fine. In addition, the repotting time should also be chosen according to the growth habits and sprouting conditions of the flowers and plants. Generally, once new buds begin to sprout, the repotting and soil-changing operation can be carried out.

It should be noted that it is best not to repot during the peak growth season of flowers and plants, as this can easily cause them to miss the growth period and lead to serious consequences. It is also best not to repot during the high temperatures of midsummer, so as to avoid their death. In addition, it is best not to repot flowers that have just been bought home and are in the process of acclimatization, because at this time the plants are relatively fragile and the root system has not yet recovered, so repotting can easily cause secondary damage.

II. Methods of repotting

1. Use a shovel and try to insert it downward into the potting soil along the edge of the pot. After going around the pot once, gently shake the flower pot and the plant separately to separate them from each other, and take out the plant. If the original flower pot is made of soft material and will no longer be used, it can be cut open to avoid damage to the root system as much as possible. When taking out the plant, try to keep more soil around its roots and avoid bare roots. Repotting with soil has a much higher survival rate than bare-root repotting.

2. Prune the roots of the removed flowers, removing rotten and aged roots to prevent them from competing with new roots for nutrients. At the same time, also carry out necessary pruning of the plant, cutting off diseased, weak, and dead branches and weak foliage. If the flower is too weak, it can be pruned heavily to promote the sprouting of new, robust branches.

3. Then the pruned plant can be planted in a new pot, new soil added, and it fixed in place. Of course, when newly planting, it is even better to use rooting powder, as it can promote the sprouting of new roots. The selection of flower pots and the preparation of new soil will be explained to everyone in follow-up articles.

4. About three days before repotting, stop watering first. Do not water. Soil that is too moist in the pot is not conducive to repotting. After repotting, water immediately, and be careful to maintain smooth ventilation so that the plant can adapt to the new environment.

III. Precautions after repotting

It is best to choose an environment of around 20 degrees for repotting to ensure that the flowers can recover smoothly. After repotting, water the flowers thoroughly, and then place them in a place with suitable temperature and good ventilation. If there is high temperature, rainy season, or cold weather, be sure to move the newly repotted flowers and plants indoors for care.

Flowers after repotting usually have damaged roots and are relatively weak, and the roots' ability to absorb nutrients is not high. Within two weeks after repotting, it is best not to fertilize, and also not to prune again, allowing the new leaves of the flowers to grow freely, thereby giving the flowers' roots more momentum.

The above is the introduction brought to you by Qinnong Web about the methods of repotting and precautions for repotting. Repotting flowers is also a quite critical step in the process of flower cultivation. Flower lovers must not ignore the existence of this step during care. Qinnong Web has also prepared various flower planting techniques for everyone. Friends who like it can go and learn more!