How to change the soil and pot of succulent plants

Succulent plant soil and pot change time

The best seasons for repotting succulents are spring and autumn, because spring and autumn are the growing seasons for succulents. Generally speaking, the climate in these two seasons is more suitable. If you repot succulents, they can take root and adapt to the pot as soon as possible.

The role of changing soil and pots for succulent plants

As succulents grow, the roots have no room to expand in the soil in the pot, so their growth is restricted, and the nutrients in the pot have been consumed, so it is necessary to change the soil and pot in time.

When changing the soil and pots of succulents, it is best to ensure that the temperature is between 10-25 degrees. This temperature can make the soil and roots fit better. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, it is best to place it in a warm place indoors after changing the soil.

How to change soil and pots for succulent plants

1. Remove the pot

When changing the soil and pots of succulents, stop watering one or two days in advance and place them in a ventilated and cool place to evaporate the moisture in the soil as much as possible. When the soil is dry, you can remove the entire root system from the pot.

2. Prepare the soil

It is best to use a mixture of peat soil and perlite for planting succulents, because peat soil is relatively loose and very conducive to rooting. However, using peat soil directly will cause water accumulation, so adding perlite can avoid this problem.

3. Planting

After removing succulent plants from pots, clean the soil around the roots, then trim the dry or rotten roots. After trimming, you can place the plants directly in the prepared pots, cover them with soil, compact them, and water them.

Succulent plant maintenance after soil change

1. Watering

After changing the soil of succulents, pay attention to controlling watering. Water it when the soil is dry and wet when the soil is wet. Pay attention to the degree of dryness and wetness. If the inside is wet, it is not advisable to water it continuously, which can easily cause water accumulation in the lower part of the soil and severely lead to root rot.

2. Fertilization

After changing the soil of succulents, you can use some organic fertilizers, such as earthworm manure, cow dung, etc., and apply inorganic fertilizers of phosphorus and potassium, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, before and after the flowering period. You can also use some slow-release fertilizers to meet basic needs.

3. Pruning

If the succulent plants are in very good growth condition after changing the soil and the root system is healthy and young, there is no need to prune them at this time, or you can trim some of the attached capillary roots. If there are many old roots or dead roots, most of the old roots can be trimmed off.

4. Lighting

After changing the soil, succulents should receive at least 3-4 hours of sunlight every day. Some varieties even need 6-8 hours of sunlight. If placed in a south-facing window, at least 2 hours of sunlight a day is sufficient.