When is the best time to repot kumquat? What should you pay attention to when repotting?

Kumquat repotting time

1. Kumquats need to be repotted. If the pot is not changed for a long time, the soil will become hardened, and the nutrients in it will be difficult to meet the growth of the plant, which will cause the kumquat to grow slowly and be difficult to bloom and bear fruit. Even if it bears fruit, the quality will be very low.

2. Generally, the pot needs to be changed every three years to ensure that there is new soil to maintain growth and provide new nutrients. The time for changing the pot is around March to April in spring. The climate during this period is suitable for growth and there is no extreme weather, which is very beneficial to the recovery of kumquat. It can also be done in other seasons, but the surrounding environment must be maintained well.

Kumquat repotting method

1. Prepare the soil

For the later growth of kumquat, you need to choose a flowerpot that is slightly larger than the original one. Either a clay pot or a ceramic pot will do. Select fertile, loose, well-drained, humus-rich soil, add some cake fertilizer as base fertilizer, and disinfect it after mixing. Do not use it directly for planting.

2. Remove the pot and prune the roots

Do not water the kumquat within a few days before repotting to prevent the soil from loosening. Take the kumquat out of the pot slowly. The root system should not be damaged. However, the roots on the outside have become dry, yellow and old, and need to be cut off in time.

3. Planting in pots

After preparation, cover the bottom of the new flowerpot with tiles, fill it with soil, then support and plant the kumquat in it, fill the surrounding with soil. After potting, water it thoroughly and place it in the shade.

Things to note when repotting kumquat

1. Kumquat likes a warm environment. When repotting, pay attention to the ambient temperature. It should not be lower than 10 degrees. It is best to control it between 15-30 degrees. This is the best time to repot. If the temperature is low, you need to take warming measures. If the temperature is high, you need to take cooling and ventilation measures.

2. After repotting the kumquat, you can move it to a cool place for maintenance. After it adapts to the new environment, slowly increase the light intensity and apply thin fertilizers frequently to promote the vigorous growth of the kumquat. If the soil is dry, you should also add water to keep the soil slightly moist.