Time and method of changing soil for Ficus ginseng

Time to change the soil of ginseng fig

For ginseng fig, the best time to change the soil is in spring every year. Generally, the pot should be changed every two years. Otherwise, its roots will have no space to grow and there will not be enough nutrients to grow. The soil needs to be changed in time, otherwise it will affect its growth.

How to repot and change soil for Ficus ginseng

1. Take out the ginseng fig: To change the pot of the ginseng fig, you must first turn the pot over and take the plant out of the potting soil. The roots of the plant should be with the soil, and 2/3 of the old soil under the potting soil should be removed. The roots should also be properly pruned, and the overgrown roots and old roots should be cut off.

2. Replace the new potting soil: It is best to choose a round or rectangular pot for the ginseng fig. It is better to choose a plain color. The material can be a ceramic pot, an earthen pot or a purple clay pot. The new potting soil should be fertile, loose and breathable, with good water retention and drainage capabilities.

3. Perform potting operations: Make a drainage layer in the ginseng fig pot, then start filling it with soil, then place the plant in the potting soil and fill it with soil.

Notes on changing soil for Ficus ginseng

1. When changing the soil for the ginseng fig plant, you need to pay attention to pruning the plant properly. It is necessary to maintain a good plant shape. In addition, when repotting, there must be suitable soil for planting. Pay attention to it so that it can grow well.

2. When changing the soil of ginseng fig, we usually use peat soil and perlite mixed in a ratio of 4:1 as the base soil. We can also use humus soil, river sand, and fermented organic fertilizer mixed in a ratio of 4:1:1 as the base soil.

3. When repotting the ginseng fig, the most important thing is to apply enough base fertilizer. You can use decomposed cake fertilizer or decomposed animal manure, or some slow-release fertilizer.

Maintenance method of ginseng ficus after changing soil

1. After changing the pot for the ginseng fig plant, water it thoroughly and then place the pot in a place with scattered light for maintenance. The light should not be too strong, otherwise the plant will be sunburned. There should also be a good ventilation environment, and attention should be paid to allow it to grow better.

2. In order for the ginseng fig to grow better, water it in small amounts after repotting. Do not water it too much. When the temperature stabilizes to above 20℃, resume normal watering in spring and autumn.

3. Ginseng Ficus has very strict requirements on soil. If you do not change the soil for a long time during maintenance, it will easily cause the leaves to turn yellow, and the right temperature will also cause the leaves to turn yellow.

4. After the soil of ginseng fig is changed, it can be exposed to the sun, but be careful not to expose it to too strong sunlight. Normally, there will be sufficient scattered light. If you pay attention to it, it will grow well.