When is the best time to repot the small-leaf red sandalwood? Repotting season and maintenance matters

Time to repot small-leaf red sandalwood

The small-leaf red sandalwood needs to be repotted, which can promote the growth of the roots. The repotting should be done in spring and autumn, that is, it is better to repot during the second rooting time in autumn when the small-leaf red sandalwood sprouts and grows. The repotting can also be done in other seasons, as long as the temperature and humidity are appropriate.

How to repot small-leaf red sandalwood

1. Preparation

You can control the watering of the red sandalwood in the first few days of repotting, so that it can be removed from the pot quickly. Be careful not to shake off the mud ball that comes with the pot, because it contains the roots of the red sandalwood, which will make it difficult to grow if it is scattered. If there are rotten roots, you can remove the soil and wash the roots, trim the roots, and then disinfect them before repotting.

2. Potting and maintenance

Plant the processed red sandalwood in loose, fertile, well-drained soil, compact the soil slightly, water it thoroughly, and place it in a cool, well-ventilated place for seedling growth and maintenance. Do not expose it to strong light. Do not do anything during the seedling growth and maintenance. Just keep the soil in the pot dry and moist.

Things to note when repotting red sandalwood

After the small-leaf red sandalwood is repotted, the tree's vigor is a little poor and the roots have not yet adapted to the pot. Do not apply fertilizer at this time. Fertilization will only burden the roots, causing seedling burn or root dehydration and resulting in a large number of leaves falling. After 20 days, when the seedlings have finished acclimatizing, you can apply some thin fertilizer.