When and how to repot roses (when to repot newly bought roses)

Seasonal selection for rose repotting

Roses have strong adaptability, and theoretically, they can be repotted all year round . However, in the hot summer weather, water evaporates quickly, which can easily cause some problems. If effective cooling measures cannot be taken, repotting is not recommended in the hot summer weather.

In addition, after the winter freeze, the rose roots are relatively fragile, and repotting can easily damage the roots, so it is not suitable.

The best seasons for repotting are spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable and the plants recover quickly after repotting. Now is a good time to repot.

Tips for removing roses from pots

The first step in repotting roses is to remove the pot. Although removing the pot seems to be a simple task, many problems may arise if it is not done properly.

In order to remove the plant from the pot smoothly, you should stop watering a few days in advance. After the soil in the pot dries, it will separate from the pot wall. Hold the root of the plant with one hand and turn the pot upside down, and it will be easy to remove from the pot.

If it is a larger flowerpot, you can first tip the flowerpot over and use a wooden stick to poke the water outwards from the outlet.

How to remove the original soil after the rose is removed from the pot

When repotting, it is recommended not to remove all the soil in the pot, but to remove about half to two-thirds of it, so as to avoid damaging too many roots. If the original soil is loose, just shake it gently with your hands and it will be easy to remove.

Soil with high viscosity will appear lumpy. Be careful when removing it. Gently crush large lumps of soil. Do not tear them off directly. You can also soak them in water and let the original soil fall off naturally.

Adding basal fertilizer to rose pots

When it comes to fertilizing roses, many people apply top dressing directly and ignore the base fertilizer. The role of base fertilizer is very critical. Applying some decomposed organic fertilizer can provide nutrition for the rose throughout the growth period.

And organic fertilizer, which is rich in microorganisms, can prevent soil compaction.

Organic fertilizers can be chicken manure, pigeon manure, cake fertilizer, etc., but they must be well decomposed. The method of applying base fertilizer is also very simple. It can be directly mixed into the soil pond, or spread on the drainage layer, and then plant roses on it.

Rose seedlings after potting

The purpose of acclimatization is to allow the rose to have an adaptation process. Many people would suggest placing it in a cool and ventilated place, but I don’t think so. It mainly depends on the temperature.

If the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees, you can put it directly in the sun. If the temperature is too high, it is best to put it in the shade for a few days before accepting full sunlight .