How do I plant the succulents I just bought? Do I need to wash the roots?

1. How to deal with it

If the succulent plant you just bought comes with a flowerpot and soil suitable for its growth, you don’t need to replant it. Just place it in a ventilated and cool place to warm it up. If the succulent plant you just bought does not come with a flowerpot and soil, or the flowerpot and soil are not suitable for its growth, you need to replant it in suitable new soil.

2. How to plant

First, take it out of the original potting soil and use scissors to cut off the blackened roots and wilted leaves. Then apply some fungicide to the cut end, place it on the windowsill, and wait for the cut end to dry. This usually takes 2-3 days. After it dries, prepare some loose and breathable new soil, insert it into it, and place it in a warm and semi-shaded place to slowly maintain it.

3. Do I need to wash my roots?

If it is not being replanted, then there is no need to wash the roots. If you are going to replant it, it is recommended to wash the roots. Although root washing is not a necessary step, if the roots are not washed, the bacteria or insect eggs in the original flower soil may hide in the soil where the plant roots are attached and be brought into the new environment. So if conditions permit, you can wash the roots before pruning.