How to repot potted irises and how often should you repot them?

1. Repotting method

1. Time selection: There are no strict requirements on the time for repotting irises, but in order to increase the survival rate, you should choose the right time to repot and change the soil. Spring and autumn are more suitable. The climate in these two time periods is mild and suitable, which is conducive to repotting.

2. Choose potting soil: Before repotting, you must choose suitable potting soil. The size of the replacement pot should be appropriate. You need to choose a suitable pot according to the size of the flowers, and it should be suitable for the growth requirements at the time. The soil should be prepared in advance and should provide alkaline soil with soft and loose texture. The prepared flower pots and soil should be dried and sterilized in advance to reduce later troubles.

3. Remove the plant from the pot and trim the roots: Do not water the plant in the first few days of repotting. Then use a shovel to rotate around the pot to make it easier to take the plant out. After removing the plant from the pot, the roots should be properly trimmed, excessively long roots should be cut off, and branches and leaves should be thinned out appropriately.

4. Planting in pots: After everything is prepared, you can plant in pots. Prepare the soil, plant the irises in it, water the pots thoroughly, and place them in a cool environment to slow down the growth and promote recovery.

2. How often should I change the pot?

There is no fixed time for repotting irises. It can be determined based on the growth rate. Those that grow fast can be repotted every other year.