When is the right time to repot bonsai?

Bonsai repotting time

After years of growth, the roots of the bonsai have covered the entire pot. At this time, the nutrients in the soil have been exhausted. New soil and a larger pot are needed to allow the plant to grow more luxuriantly. Newly purchased bonsai does not need to be repotted.

It is best to repot bonsai in spring. It is a perennial woody plant, and its roots adapt slowly to the new environment. The temperature is balanced and warm in spring, which can minimize the damage to it and it will recover faster.

Bonsai repotting methods and steps

1. Treatment before repotting

The first step before repotting a bonsai is to tap the pot walls to separate the roots from the soil as much as possible, then use water to soften the soil and roots to avoid large-scale breakage during the transplanting process.

2. Prepare the flower pot

When preparing a new pot for bonsai, it depends on the size of the plant. If it is a large potted plant, the bigger the better. It is best to use a natural clay pot.

3. Choose soil matrix

Bonsai is suitable for growing on soft and fertile soil. When preparing the soil, it is best to use newly turned black soil and add a small dose of decomposed fermented fertilizer to it. This can continuously provide a soft nutritional environment.

4. Basin operation

In the final stage, when planting in the pot, it is first necessary to sprinkle some water to moisten the soil, then plant the roots of the plant, cover with loose soil, and water again with a small amount of water to complete the transplanting.