How to repot flowers in autumn? These practical tips you need to master

Many friends who love growing flowers know that repotting is a fairly important principle. Potted flowers and plants deplete the soil quite severely. If the potting soil is not changed year after year, the soil easily becomes compacted, which inhibits plant growth and causes branches and leaves to grow weak and thin or even die. Autumn is also the peak season for repotting, but repotting is not simply pulling the plant out. Let's take a look at the methods for repotting flowers in autumn.

1. Stop watering

Before repotting, the first thing to do is stop watering. When the soil is moist, it is very difficult to remove the plant from the pot intact, so watering should be stopped one week before repotting. Let the soil become dry, so that by running a tool around the edge of the pot, the pot and soil can be separated nicely. After removing the plant's root system together with the soil, you can then slowly loosen the soil, so that the roots are not damaged and the goal of freeing them is achieved.

2. Root pruning

Many people think that after taking the plant out of the pot, you can simply replant it without damaging the root system. Actually, that is not the case. Many plants have extremely large root systems, and they are commonly fleshy roots that are quite sensitive to moisture. So after clearing away the soil, you should remove the dried-out, diseased, dead and aged roots. This not only reduces nutrient consumption, but also makes it easier for the roots and soil to merge. Moreover, after root pruning, the roots will not carry a large amount of bacteria themselves, which is very beneficial for their later growth.

3. Disinfection

After root pruning, disinfection treatment should be carried out. The common solutions that can disinfect flowers and plants are potassium permanganate aqueous solution and carbendazim aqueous solution. Both can be purchased at a pharmacy, and they have very good disinfection and sterilization effects without damaging the vitality of the flowers and plants. First dilute the two, generally controlling the concentration at about 0.02%, and soak the trimmed root system in it for 20 minutes. Then place it in a cool, ventilated spot to dry, and it can be repotted. For vigorously growing plants, consider changing to a larger flower pot, which can also save some trouble later on.

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