The best time to repot keel flowers, repotting season and precautions

The right time to repot keel flower

The recommended time to repot the dragon bone flower is spring. This season is more suitable in terms of climate, and the temperature has little impact on the dragon bone flower. Secondly, the dragon bone flower has strong growth potential, so even after repotting, the dragon bone flower can quickly adapt to the pot and adjust to the best growth state as soon as possible.

Preparations for repotting keel flowers

Before repotting the dragon bone flower, the flowerpot does not need to be too big. Its root system is not well developed. Just prepare a flowerpot of appropriate size, soak it in clean water for 12 hours, brush it clean, and place it aside to dry.

At this time, prepare suitable soil. It is recommended to use peat soil and river sand and mix them in a 1:1 ratio. Disinfect and sterilize them first to remove the bacteria and insect eggs inside, and then you can change the pot.

Methods and key points for repotting keel flowers

1. Remove the pot and prune the roots

When repotting the dragon bone flower, prepare the flower pot and soil, take the dragon bone flower out of the original flower pot. Be careful not to let the humidity in the pot be too moist to prevent the soil from sticking together. After taking out the dragon bone flower, remove the old soil at the bottom and then trim the roots.

2. Planting in pots

Place broken tiles at the bottom of the flowerpot, then fill the pot with soil, plant the keel flower in it, water the pot thoroughly, and place it in a cool and ventilated place for care. This way, the keel flower can grow quickly after repotting.