Can Desert Rose be repotted in summer? What should be paid attention to when repotting?

Can Desert Rose be repotted in summer?

Desert roses should be repotted in the spring because the temperature and humidity at this time are relatively more stable, and the desert roses at this time are most adaptable to the new environment.

If you repot the plant too early, it has not yet started to develop and root rot is likely to occur. If you repot the plant too late, the plant is growing vigorously and suddenly repotting it can easily lead to death.

Therefore, avoid repotting the Desert Rose in the summer. The temperature in the summer is too high, and if you force it to repot, the roots will easily rot, affecting its survival.

How to repot Desert Rose

When repotting, you should prepare new soil in advance. The soil conditions mainly require it to be breathable and have good drainage, and it is best if it is slightly acidic. When repotting, you should first remove the plant from the pot.

At this time, you must keep the old soil in the pot before the roots grow. The survival rate of transplantation with old soil will be higher. After that, you can put it in a new pot filled with new soil, and then pour the remaining soil in and compact it.

Precautions for repotting Desert Rose

1. Be careful when repotting the desert rose. The plant is very fragile after being separated from the soil. Try not to damage its roots to prevent root infection at this time. If it is accidentally injured, disinfect and sterilize the wound in time.

2. The interval between two repotting should not be shorter than half a year. It is best to repot once a year or so. Stop watering the soil 3 days before repotting. Wait until the soil is completely dry before repotting.