When is the right time to repot succulents?

Time to repot succulents

As succulents grow, as the plant size increases, the root system will slowly become larger in the soil, and the original flowerpot can no longer accommodate it. Replacing the flowerpot with a new one will allow the plant to grow more vigorously. Newly purchased succulents do not need to be repotted.

It is best to repot succulents in spring. The temperature in this season is relatively warm and there is no extreme weather. The plants can adapt quickly to the new soil environment, and damage will be repaired in time, so the survival rate is very high.

Methods and steps for repotting succulents

1. Treatment before repotting

When repotting succulents, you should first reduce the amount of water you give them, then tap the walls of the pot to drain the dry soil, allowing the soil and rhizomes to separate as much as possible, and finally pour water in to lubricate the roots and move them out.

2. Prepare the flower pot

When choosing a flower pot, you need to consider the size of the succulent plant. If the plant is small, you can use the same pot as the original one. It is best to use natural clay as the material.

3. Choose soil matrix

Succulents have poor tolerance to waterlogging. When preparing the soil, it is best to use sandy soil combined with peat soil to avoid waterlogging and root rot, and keep the roots of the plants dry.

4. Basin operation

Finally, trim the rhizomes of the succulent, leave enough space in the flowerpot, pour in a certain amount of water to lubricate it, plant it and then cover it with loose soil to complete the transplanting.