When is the best time to repot the fuchsia and what should be paid attention to when repotting

Time to repot fuchsia

Fuchsia needs to be repotted, generally once every 1-2 years. This allows the roots to grow better and provides more nutrients to promote plant growth. The time for repotting can be in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is suitable for the growth of fuchsia. After repotting, its growth activity can be quickly restored, and the survival rate is relatively high.

How to repot fuchsia

1. Selection of potting soil

Before changing the soil and pot for the fuchsia, you need to prepare a flowerpot of a size suitable for the growth of the fuchsia. The soil should be fertile, loose, and well-drained. It can be made by mixing leaf mold, sandy loam, and decomposed fertilizer to ensure that the soil is clean and free of pathogens and insect eggs.

2. Repotting operation

First, take the fuchsia out of its original pot. If you don’t want to change the pot, pour out the old soil and fill it with new soil. If you have a new pot, put the new soil into the new pot, then plant the plant in the new soil and keep it in a cool and ventilated place.

Things to note when repotting fuchsia

1. Maintenance after repotting

After repotting, the fuchsia needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place for 1-2 weeks to allow it to quickly adapt to the new growing environment and avoid yellowing or wilting leaves. As the acclimatization period ends, slowly increase the light intensity and supply nutrients using normal water and fertilizer irrigation methods.

2. Pay special attention

Although fuchsia needs to be repotted in spring and autumn, it is best to do it between 6-10 am when the weather is good. It is not recommended to repot during the rainy season or on cloudy days. At the same time, when repotting, you can take the opportunity to properly prune the rotten rhizomes of the fuchsia.