How to repot a bamboo palm

Can the bamboo palm be repotted?

The answer is yes and it is necessary. All plants can be repotted or transplanted as long as the method is correct. For the bamboo palm, the best time to repot is early March, and it should be done every 2 to 3 years.

How to repot bamboo palm

Soil preparation

Soil preparation is the most important thing when repotting. The soil that has been used for 2 to 3 years has basically exhausted its nutrients and needs to be replaced with new soil in time, replacing 2/3 of the soil. The formula of the new soil is: 5 parts of leaf mold, 3 parts of pond mud, 1 part of coal slag ash, and 1 part of fine river sand.

Specific operation method

First, remove the bamboo palm from the pot, being careful not to damage the leaves. Use a sharp knife to cut off 1/4 of the potting soil and the old tangled roots.

Spread 3 to 5 cm of old soil in the prepared flower pot or the original flower pot, and then plant with new soil.

After planting, water it thoroughly so that the nutrient soil sinks and is in close contact with the root system. Then place it in a ventilated and cool place. Sprinkle or spray it with clean water once a day. After about 8 to 10 days, it will resume normal growth and grow more vigorously.

Things to note when repotting bamboo palm

Where to put it after repotting?

You can place the bamboo palm in a bathroom with windows, ensure sufficient humidity and timely ventilation. As long as the light is bright, no sunlight is needed. After 2 to 3 days, the bamboo palm should be moved to a living room with a stable environment for maintenance, with increased humidity and frequent watering.

How to check soil humidity in potting soil

After repotting, the soil in the pot is too wet, which is not conducive to the recovery of the root system. You can try it yourself with your fingers. Put your hand into the soil. If the soil is wet but your finger is barely touched by soil or is touched with only a small amount of soil, then this humidity almost meets the soil humidity requirements after repotting.

Multi-spray shear blades

When spraying, the nozzle should spray from the middle of the plant to the outside to reduce the amount of water falling into the potting soil; if vermiculite is not mixed into the soil, it does not matter if the water falls into the pot when spraying. (Vermiculite not only keeps the potting soil loose and permeable, but also has a high water retention effect.)

After repotting, the plant will wilt to a certain extent. If the situation continues to worsen after repotting, it is recommended to cut off some of the leaves, or shorten the lower leaves. After the new leaves grow out, cut off these shortened leaves completely to avoid affecting the ornamental effect.