When is the best time to repot potted plants?

Time to repot potted plants

Generally, newly bought potted plants need to be repotted, but not immediately. You can wait for it to adapt for a period of time before repotting. Repotting can make the potted plants grow and bloom better, and you can also change it to a pot with good drainage.

It is generally more suitable to repot potted plants in spring every year, which is approximately between March and April. When repotting, you need to pay attention to the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment. Generally, the temperature should be around 15 degrees Celsius.

Potted plant repotting methods and steps

1. Treatment before repotting

Before repotting a potted plant, it is best to carefully take it out, trim its roots, remove branches that are not growing well, and then change to a new pot.

2. Prepare the flower pot

When changing flower pots, the choice of flower pots is relatively important. Generally, there are drainage holes at the bottom of the flower pots, and it is best to use purple clay pots or clay pots, which can also increase the ornamental value of potted plants.

3. Choose soil matrix

Generally, potted plants are afraid of waterlogging, so when choosing soil, you should use some soil with good drainage ability, so that excess water can be drained out in time after watering.

4. Basin operation

When potting, you usually need to cover the roots of the potted plant with soil, then compact the soil with your hands, and finally water it with a small amount of water and wait for it to grow.