How to trim the roots of a living stone plant (Lithops)? Just cut off the old, weak, diseased and damaged roots.
In the process of growing plants, root trimming is one of the most basic skills, because when a plant becomes diseased, is watered improperly or fertilized improperly, it needs to be repotted, and repotting a plant always involves trimming the roots. The purpose of root trimming is to ensure the healthy growth of the plant. Below, Fortune Tree Home introduces how to trim the roots of a living stone plant (Lithops).
Living stone plant (Lithops) root trimming method
How to trim the roots of a living stone plant (Lithops): as for trimming the roots of a living stone plant, growing living stones requires changing the soil once a year. Each time you change the soil, you need to observe the plant's roots, and when you find old roots, diseased roots or weak roots, trim them promptly, then carry out the corresponding disinfection treatment, and then continue with care.
In addition, during the process of growing the plant, the plant may also be threatened by pests and diseases, or problems in management may cause the plant's roots to rot. At this time, you need to cut off the rotted roots of the plant to prevent the virus from spreading, and then use the corresponding medication for prevention and control.
Key points for changing the soil of a living stone plant (Lithops)
1. Preparatory work
When changing the soil for a living stone plant, you need to do the corresponding preparatory work. In addition to preparing suitable potting soil in advance, you also need to water once about a week in advance. The purpose of watering is to avoid the soil being too wet and damaging the plant's roots when the plant is taken out.
2. Planting and potting up
After taking out the living stone plant, we need to trim its roots. After completing the disinfection treatment, it cannot be potted up immediately. Place the plant in a cool place until the wound dries, and then pot it up. This can also effectively prevent the plant's wound from becoming infected.
3. Later care
For changing the soil of a living stone plant, later care is very important, because after the soil change the plant is very weak. At this time, place the plant in a cool, ventilated environment; under normal circumstances the plant can adapt in about a week. Only after the plant has adapted can you carry out routine care, otherwise it will affect the plant's normal growth.