When is the best time to repot succulent plants? What is the best season to repot succulent plants?

Succulent plant repotting time

Succulent plants need to be repotted, basically once every 1-2 years of cultivation. It is best to repot them in spring and autumn, because summer and winter are the dormant periods for succulents. If they are repotted in spring and autumn, their survival rate will be relatively low. However, the survival rate will be very high after repotting in spring and autumn, and they will grow relatively quickly, making them easier to maintain and manage in the future.

How to repot succulent plants

1. Remove the pot

First, remove the succulent plant from the original pot and stop watering it a few days before repotting so that it can be removed from the pot faster. Loosen the soil, being careful not to damage the roots. Clean the soil around the roots, keeping the soil inside. Trim the roots and disinfect them in time. Finally, place them in a cool place to dry.

2. Cultivation soil

Succulent plants are suitable for planting in loose, breathable, water-retaining, fertilizer-retaining and well-drained soil. If you prepare the soil yourself, you can mix it with leaf mold, sandy loam, and cake fertilizer water. You can also add some base fertilizer to promote more full root growth.

3. Repotting method

Fill the prepared soil into the flowerpot and disinfect it thoroughly. Then plant the succulent plant in the soil. Cover and compact the soil, then water it appropriately to maintain a slightly moist environment. Be careful not to make it too humid. Once it adapts to the new environment and grows stably, you can carry out normal maintenance measures.

Precautions for repotting succulent plants

1. During the repotting period of succulent plants, the roots should be trimmed. Rotten roots and diseased roots can be cut off, and excessively long roots should be shortened. This can promote the growth of new roots and is also beneficial to the plant's seedling acclimatization. After pruning, place them in a well-ventilated environment and plant them in the soil after drying.

2. After repotting succulents, if the soil is dry, water it once to keep the soil slightly moist, and then maintain it in a well-ventilated semi-shaded place. After it adapts to the new environment, move it to the sun for maintenance. Remember to provide shade when the sun is strong.