Is it better to plant Milan in a large or small pot? Which flower pot is better for Milan?

Before using potted Milan, you need to choose suitable soil. Milan flowers are suitable for growing in acidic soil. The purpose of repotting is to promote the growth of Milan, so before that, it is best to prepare soil mainly composed of leaf humus.

Potted Milan flowerpot selection

For potted Milan, you need to choose a flowerpot of the right size. The flowerpot should not be too big or too small . If you use a large flowerpot, it will be difficult to control watering and the roots will easily rot. If you use a small flowerpot, the root growth will be restricted. The small flowerpot will restrict the growth and affect the growth in the later stage.

During the cultivation period of Milan, the potting soil can be changed every two years , and a new pot can be used to prepare new soil for cultivation and care. Potted Milan is generally planted in a shallow flower pot , because its roots grow relatively slowly, so it does not need a too deep flower pot for maintenance.

Time to repot potted Milan

Because Milan has high temperature requirements and is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment, the best time to change the pot is from March to May in spring , because the climate and temperature during this period are more suitable for the growth of potted Milan, which is conducive to accelerating the growth of Milan.

How to change the pot of potted Milan

1. Remove the pot and trim the roots

Milan has a well-developed root system, so all the soil needs to be removed when removing it from the pot . Stop watering for 2-3 days, and when the soil is dry, use a screwdriver to circle around the pot, remove all the Milan from the pot, remove the old soil around the roots, keep the root ball together, and ensure that about 70% of the original soil remains. The old and rotten roots of the Milan need to be cut off .

2. Prepare the soil

Milan flowers like acidic soil rich in humus. Choose loose and fertile humus soil, and mix it with a little sand and mountain mud as the new culture soil .

3. Put it in the basin

Choose a flowerpot of the right size , put a tile at the bottom of the pot, and cover it with a layer of culture soil. Put the Milan plant in the pot , continue to fill it with culture soil, and finally compact it slightly, and water the Milan thoroughly.

4. Post-maintenance

After repotting, place in a cool and ventilated place to slow down the growth of seedlings for 10 days. Water once every 2-3 days in the later stage, fertilize once a week, and provide 10-12 hours of scattered light every day .