When and how to change the soil of yew

Time to change soil of yew

It is more appropriate to change the soil of yew in early spring before the new buds sprout in February or March. The climate at this time is more suitable, and changing the soil will not cause too much damage to the plant, but also help it to adapt to the pot as soon as possible.

How to change pots and soil for yew

Before repotting and changing the soil of the yew tree, prepare a new flowerpot and substrate. The flowerpot should be slightly larger than the original one. The substrate should preferably be slightly acidic. Put part of the new substrate into the flowerpot.

Take the yew tree out of the old pot, remove some of the soil at the roots, and trim the roots. Cut off the rotten and overgrown roots. After the wounds are dried, you can put the plant in the pot. Place the plant in the prepared potting soil, continue to fill in the soil, and compact it with your hands.

Things to note when changing soil for yew

1. Pay attention to the selection of soil when changing the soil of yew, and do not damage the roots of the plant when changing the soil to prevent the yew bonsai from dying or turning yellow for a period of time after changing the soil, affecting the appearance. Do not apply too much fertilizer after changing the soil to prevent the plant seedlings from being burned.

2. Generally speaking, it is best to use humus soil mixed with some earthworm manure as the cultivation soil for yew trees, and the soil must be slightly acidic.

3. Generally speaking, it is better to apply compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when changing the soil of yew, which will help the plant to adapt to the pot and grow as soon as possible.

Maintenance method of yew after soil change

1. After changing the soil, the yew tree needs to be placed indoors for maintenance and kept ventilated regularly. It is not resistant to waterlogging, so you can spray it with water frequently, about once every 7-10 days. In addition, do not place it near the air outlet of the air conditioner to avoid affecting its normal growth.

2. You cannot water the yew tree immediately after changing the soil. You need to wait about a week before watering it in small amounts.

3. The main reason why the leaves of yew turn yellow after changing the soil is that the plant has not adapted to the new environment. The sudden change in the growth environment makes the plant unable to adapt as quickly as possible, resulting in poor growth of the plant and yellowing of leaves. If watering is improper and the plant is exposed to the sun, yellow leaves will also appear.

4. The yew plant cannot be exposed to the sun immediately after the soil is changed. It needs to be shaded or moved to a cool place. It will take about 7-10 days to recover its vitality, after which it can see the sun normally.