How to change the soil and pot of lemon

Effects and requirements of changing soil and pots for lemons

Lemon likes a warm, sunny environment and cannot tolerate severe cold. It is suitable to repot and change the soil half a month before budding in spring. This is very suitable for the recovery of the plant and is conducive to its acclimatization. It blooms in spring, bears fruit in summer, and then continues to grow. It can be picked in autumn. It is not suitable to repot during this period.

Function: The reason for repotting is that its growth is relatively vigorous, and the original pot has suppressed the extension of its roots and branches and leaves. Some roots are exposed on the surface, or long-term planting has caused the soil in the pot to become compacted, endangering the growth of the plant. Therefore, it is necessary to repot and change the soil, which can make the plant grow healthier and stronger.

Requirements: Maintain a relatively high temperature when repotting, but avoid repotting at high or low temperatures. The ambient temperature needs to be above 15 degrees. This is mainly because it is not resistant to severe cold and is easily frostbitten. If the temperature is very low, you need to take measures to keep warm.

How to change the soil and pot of lemon

Removal from the pot: Keeping a part of the original soil will help the plant adapt to the pot. You can reduce watering before repotting so that the roots of the plant can be better separated from the pot.

Prepare the soil: Lemon likes fertile, loose soil with strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities. You can add garden soil, peat soil, vermiculite, and manure.

Planting: After cleaning the plants, disinfect the soil and flowerpots, then put the plants in the pots and add an appropriate amount of soil.

Key points for lemon maintenance after changing soil

Watering: After changing the soil, you can water it thoroughly once, and then you can reduce the frequency of watering. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Generally, wait until 2-3 cm below the soil surface is dry, then water it thoroughly once. If the climate is dry, you can spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.

Fertilization: It is recommended to apply thin fertilizers frequently with balanced fertilizer strength. Remember not to apply raw fertilizers or concentrated fertilizers to avoid fertilizer damage, root burns, and large-scale fruit shedding.

Pruning: Prune crossing branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, overgrown branches, and back branches to reduce nutrient consumption and do not leave any "stubble".

Light: After repotting, place it in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated place for a few days. After new buds grow, extend the light time appropriately.