How to change the soil and pot of dragon beard

The role and requirements of changing the soil and pot of dragon beard

Dragon's beard is a plant of the Juncaceae family, also known as mountain grass, lamp grass, and wild mat grass. Its stems spread on the ground and it has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria, relieving heat and calming the nerves.

It is generally more suitable to repot and change the soil for dragon beard in spring and autumn. When the temperature reaches 15°C, the dragon beard can be repotted and the soil can be changed. It is generally recommended to repot every 2-3 years.

The purpose of repotting : As the dragon beard seedlings grow, the roots can no longer extend and their growth is restricted. They should be promptly repotted from a small pot to a large pot to facilitate the continued healthy growth of the seedlings.

Repotting requirements : The temperature of the soil for dragon beard should be kept above 15 degrees, and the soil should be prepared with leaf mold, peat soil and compost soil.

How to change the soil and pot of dragon beard

1. Repotting : The dragon beard plant should be repotted after the flowering period. When repotting, the plants should be separated to avoid overcrowding, and the entangled roots should also be properly cleaned.

2. Prepare the soil : It is best to use organic soil when repotting the dragon beard plant, such as leaf mold, peat soil and compost soil. Mix them properly and add some perlite or river sand to ensure good soil drainage.

3. Planting : After cleaning the dragon beard plant, you need to drain the water in the pot first to prevent the roots of the dragon beard from breathing poorly after planting, which will lead to root rot. Then you can put the plant in the pot and add an appropriate amount of soil.

Maintenance points after changing the soil of dragon beard

Watering : After changing the soil, the dragon beard plant should be watered once to help it take root. Pay attention to maintaining moisture. The soil in the pot cannot be dry for a long time. It should be kept slightly moist. You can spray water on the leaves regularly.

Light : After changing the soil, keep the dragon's beard in a place with appropriate light. Be sure to avoid direct sunlight and keep it in semi-shade. It will grow well with appropriate light every day.