How to repot Desert Rose

1. Choose a pot

Desert rose is a drought-resistant plant, and the pot for growing it must have good drainage and good air permeability to avoid excessive watering and water accumulation, which can lead to root rot. The size of the pot should be twice the size of the desert rose's root system, so that its roots have space to grow in the following year and will not be affected by crowding.

2. Time for changing pots

The time to repot should be in spring, because the climate is stable in spring, and the Desert Rose has just begun to grow, and has a strong adaptability to the new environment. If you repot too early, the plant has not started to grow and is prone to root rot. If you repot too late, the plant is growing vigorously and the survival rate is not high if you repot suddenly. Avoid repotting in the summer as the temperature is high and the roots will easily rot, affecting survival.

3. Repotting Method

When repotting the plant, prepare new potting soil in advance. The soil should be acidic sandy soil with good air permeability and drainage. When repotting, the plant should be removed from the pot first. At this time, try to take as much old soil as possible from the roots. Do not leave the roots bare, as bare roots are not easy to survive. Transplanting with soil has a higher survival rate. Then put it in a new pot filled with some new soil, and fill and compact it with the remaining soil. After repotting, do not water the plant first. Place it in a cool place first. After it adapts to the new environment, water it slowly and move it to a well-lit place to gradually restore light.

IV. Precautions

Be careful when repotting so as not to damage the roots and prevent infection. If you get injured, apply sterilizer to the wound in time to disinfect and sterilize it. The interval between repotting should not be less than half a year, and it is best to repot once a year or so. Stop watering the soil before repotting, and wait until the soil is completely dry before repotting.