Plants That Should Not Be Repotted in Autumn and the Right Way to Care for Them

Autumn is one of the busiest seasons in the flower market. All kinds of flowers compete in beauty, attracting countless gardening enthusiasts to come and choose them. However, after bringing home a beloved plant, many enthusiasts can hardly wait to give it a prettier pot. But you need to know that there are several kinds of flowers that absolutely must not be repotted in autumn; once repotted, they may very likely face the risk of withering or even dying. Below, let us take a look at which flowers cannot be repotted in autumn.

Cymbidium orchid

The Cymbidium orchid is renowned for its elegant, luxurious and dignified blooms. Autumn is precisely the growing season for the Cymbidium orchid; repotting at this time will disrupt its original growing environment, damage its root system, and further affect its normal growth. Therefore, enthusiasts are advised, after buying a Cymbidium orchid, to first place it in a suitable environment for care, and wait until the following spring to carry out repotting. This will both ensure the healthy growth of the Cymbidium orchid and avoid the risks brought by repotting.

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana gets its name from its auspicious meaning and long flowering period. Autumn is the bud-forming period for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana; repotting at this time will seriously affect the development of its buds and may even cause the buds to drop. Therefore, after buying Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in autumn, enthusiasts should place it in a well-ventilated spot with ample light for care and avoid repotting. Wait until the flowering period of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is over, then repot or prune according to the actual situation.

Christmas cactus

The Christmas cactus is loved by enthusiasts for its unique crab-claw-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers. Autumn is the growing and bud-forming period for the Christmas cactus; repotting at this time will damage its root system and affect its absorption and use of nutrients. Therefore, after buying a Christmas cactus, enthusiasts should patiently wait for it to pass through its growing and bud-forming periods, and wait until the temperature is suitable in the following spring or autumn before repotting. At the same time, during care, attention should be paid to keeping the soil moist and the light ample.

Jasmine

Jasmine is loved by people for its fresh fragrance and pure white flowers. Autumn is the late growing stage and early dormant stage for jasmine; repotting at this time will cause it great harm. Because jasmine's root system is rather fragile, it is very easily damaged during repotting. So, after buying jasmine, enthusiasts should place it in a well-ventilated spot with suitable light for care and avoid repotting. Wait until the temperature warms up again in the following spring before repotting or pruning.

Phalaenopsis

Autumn is the growing and flowering period for Phalaenopsis; repotting at this time will cause it serious harm. Because Phalaenopsis's root system has extremely high requirements for the soil environment, once repotted it is very easy for its roots to be damaged or even to die. So, after buying Phalaenopsis, enthusiasts should place it in a well-ventilated environment with suitable light and relatively high humidity for care and avoid repotting. At the same time, during care, attention should be paid to regular watering and fertilizing to ensure its healthy growth.

For those plants that are not suitable for repotting in autumn, we need to take some special care measures to ensure they can safely get through this season.

Reduce watering frequency: as autumn temperatures gradually drop, the growth rate of plants slows down, so their demand for water also decreases. Avoid overwatering, so as not to cause root rot.

Maintain a suitable temperature: plants that are not suitable for repotting in autumn are usually more sensitive to temperature changes. Therefore, place them in an environment with stable temperature and good ventilation, and avoid excessive temperature differences that could harm the plants.

Fertilize appropriately: autumn is an important period for plants to accumulate nutrients. For those plants that are not suitable for repotting, you can apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium elements to enhance their cold resistance.

Avoid touching the roots: during autumn care, try to avoid touching or turning over the roots of the plants, so as not to damage the root system and affect their normal growth.

By taking the above measures, we can help those plants that are not suitable for repotting in autumn safely get through this season and lay a solid foundation for their healthy growth in the coming year.

The Cymbidium orchid, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Christmas cactus, jasmine and Phalaenopsis are five kinds of flowers that absolutely must not be repotted in autumn. After buying these flowers, enthusiasts should place them in a suitable environment for care and avoid the risks brought by repotting. At the same time, during care, attention should be paid to keeping the soil moist, the light ample and the ventilation good, to ensure the healthy growth and beautiful blooming of these flowers.