When and how to change the soil of arrowroot

Time to change the soil of arrowroot

The most appropriate time to change the soil for the arrowroot is in April or May in spring, because the temperature at this time is more suitable and has slowly begun to rise. The plant can adapt to the pot and grow as soon as possible after the soil is changed.

How to repot and change the soil of arrowroot

1. Prepare the substrate and flowerpot: The new substrate for changing the pot and soil of the arrowroot needs to be rich in nutrients, breathable, and have good drainage. It can be prepared by mixing peat soil with some sand, and the new flowerpot must also be breathable.

2. Root pruning: After removing the plant from the pot, it needs to be properly pruned, mainly the roots. Cut off the rotten roots and comb out the messy roots. Note that you should be careful when pruning so as not to damage the healthy roots. Then let it dry.

3. Potting: After preparing the new substrate and flowerpot, fill the flowerpot with a portion of new soil, place the plant in the pot, fill in another portion of new soil, and compact the soil with your hands.

Matters Needing Attention When Changing Soil for Arrowroot

1. When changing the soil for the arrowroot, pay attention to preparing a flowerpot with a large but shallow diameter and good air permeability, as well as loose and suitable soil. Also, trim the roots of the arrowroot so that it can better absorb nutrients and grow. When changing the soil, only replace 1/3 or 1/2 of the soil, then water it thoroughly and place it in a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

2. It is best to change the soil for the arrowroot with softer and thicker soil, which is more breathable and has more nutrients. It is better to use humus soil and loose, breathable nutrient soil. You can evenly mix rotten leaf soil, part of the river sand and a piece of sawdust to make flower soil.

3. When changing the soil and applying base fertilizer to the arrowroot, you can use fermented bean cake, bone meal, or organic fertilizers such as chicken manure and sheep manure.

How to care for arrowroot after changing soil

1. After changing the soil for the arrowroot, water it thoroughly, but not too much. Afterwards, in order to make it adapt to the environment as soon as possible, place it in a semi-shaded place for a period of time, and then slowly expose it to the sun after it has adapted to the pot.

2. After changing the soil of the arrowroot, you need to water it thoroughly immediately, and then spray a large amount of water on the branches and leaves. You can also place it in a place with scattered light, then spray it with a large amount of water, and then water it.

3. There are many reasons why the leaves of the arrowroot turn yellow after changing the soil. The most common ones are excessive exposure to the sun, dry air, and frequent watering, which can cause the leaves of the plant to turn yellow.

4. After changing the soil, the arrowroot cannot be exposed to the sun immediately. It needs to be kept in a cool place for a period of time, and then exposed to the sun after it has adapted to the pot.