Precautions for repotting jade plants

Precautions for repotting jade plants

There is no set time limit for repotting jade plants. As long as the current temperature and environment are suitable and can meet the conditions required for its growth, repotting can be carried out. After all, jade plants have strong vitality, and as long as they are not affected by the adverse effects of the environment, repotting generally will not cause too many problems.

1. When pruning jade plants, the roots must be disinfected. Before pruning, the tools used must be disinfected and kept dry. After pruning, the wounds must be disinfected to avoid infection.

2. After pruning, place the plant in a cool environment and wait until the wound is completely dry before repotting it.

Key points for repotting jade plants

1. Root pruning and drying

When repotting the jade plant, you must first trim the roots. After taking it out, cut off the old roots first and water the plant once a week in advance. This can avoid damage to the plant due to the soil being too dry.

2. Watering

To be safe, it is generally recommended to use moist soil for potting, so that there is no need to water the plants to take root after potting, and there is still a certain degree of humidity in the pot.

3. Soil for repotting

Jade plant has good adaptability and can adapt to most soils, but it prefers fertile and breathable soil. The root system of jade plant is not very developed and its grip on the soil is not very strong, so the soil should not be too loose.