When and how to change the soil of Phoenix bamboo

Time to change the soil of Phoenix bamboo

Changing the soil for Phoenix Bamboo can generally be done in spring every year, because the temperature is relatively mild at this time, and the plant begins to resume growth. Changing the soil at this time will not cause too much damage to the plant, and it will help the plant to adapt to the pot as soon as possible.

How to repot and change the soil of Phoenix tail bamboo

Before repotting and changing the soil of the Phoenix Tail Bamboo, prepare the culture soil. You can use a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, river sand and rice husk ash. Prepare a long and flat blade, insert it around the original flowerpot, slowly tilt the flowerpot, and take the plant out of it.

After taking out the Phoenix bamboo, remove some of the soil at the roots of the plant and trim the old roots appropriately. Put some soil under the prepared flowerpot, straighten the plant and put it in, and then add soil inside.

Precautions for changing the soil of Phoenix Bamboo

1. Changing the soil of Phoenix Tail Bamboo must be done at an appropriate time. It should not be done in the hot summer, which is not conducive to the plant's acclimatization. When removing the pot, you need to be careful not to damage the root system of the plant, otherwise it will not be conducive to its growth.

2. When changing the soil of Phoenix Tail Bamboo, loose sandy soil can generally be used. This kind of soil has good air permeability and drainage, and is more suitable for the growth of the plant.

3. When changing the soil for the Phoenix Tail Bamboo, it is better to apply organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer, mix it into the potting soil and use it. At the same time, use decomposed livestock manure, garbage fertilizer or river sand as fertilizer.

Maintenance method of Phoenix bamboo after soil change

1. The maintenance of Phoenix Bamboo after changing the soil is relatively simple. First, water it thoroughly once immediately. Then you can water it when you see that the soil in the pot is dry. But avoid being too dry or too wet. It should receive appropriate light and not be exposed to strong sunlight. In addition, during the growing period, it needs to be applied with dilute nitrogen fertilizer 1-2 times a month.

2. Phoenix bamboo needs to be watered immediately after changing the soil to keep the soil slightly moist. This will allow the plant to adapt to the new environment faster and help it adapt to the pot.

3. The yellowing of the leaves of Phoenix Bamboo after changing the soil may be caused by too little or too much watering, or by strong light exposure, or by too much fertilizer. If the air in the maintenance environment is dry, it will also cause yellow leaves.