When and how to repot the iron tree? Precautions for repotting (illustration)

Time to repot iron tree

When repotting the iron tree, you must control the time. It is best to do it in spring or autumn. The climate and temperature in these two seasons are more suitable, which can reduce damage to the plant. Be sure to avoid summer and winter, because the temperature in summer is high and the wound is easily infected by bacteria, and the temperature in winter is low and it is easy to get frostbite.

Methods and steps for repotting iron tree

1. Remove the plant from the pot and trim the roots: It is best to repot the iron tree when the weather is clear. Remove the plant from the pot under the light and take it out. After removing the plant from the pot, you also need to trim the roots, cut off the excess roots, rotten roots, and old roots. Apply some carbendazim to the wound and disinfect it to prevent the wound from rotting.

2. Prepare the potting soil: The replacement flowerpot must be larger than the original one to ensure sufficient growing space. The soil inside must be prepared with new soil, which can be mixed with leaf mold, garden soil and sand. After the potting soil is prepared, it can be planted in the pot. Just put the treated plants directly into the soil and water them thoroughly after planting.

Maintenance of iron tree after repotting

It will take about a week for the iron tree to adapt to the pot after repotting. You must give it some time to adapt after repotting, and then resume management after it has adjusted to the pot. Place it in a ventilated and cool place first, and do not water it excessively. Just keep the soil slightly moist. If it is exposed to strong light and watered in large quantities at this time, it will be difficult for the plant to adapt to the pot and the plant may die.