How to divide Aspidistra into pots and what are the time and method for dividing the pots

Time to divide the pot of Aspidistra

When you want to divide the Aspidistra into pots, you can choose spring when the temperature is more suitable and you can divide the plants before they sprout.

The correct way to divide the pot of Aspidistra

To divide the Aspidistra into pots, you need to first prepare a larger pot, take the plant out of the original pot, cut it into small branches, trim the leaves, soak them in fungicide for a few minutes, take them out and dry them. When everything is ready, plant them. Note that you must water them thoroughly at this time, and then carry out normal maintenance.

Repotting of Aspidistra

1. Division

Take the plant out of the pot, clean the soil around the roots, and separate the roots with a knife to ensure that each plant has roots and 3-5 leaves.

2. Disinfection of pots

After root pruning, the plant needs to be soaked in a solution of thiophanate-methyl for five minutes for disinfection, and then placed in a well-ventilated environment to dry.

3. Put it in the basin

The soil for planting needs to be loose, fertile, and well-drained. Then put the plants in, water them thoroughly once, and keep them under scattered light.

Precautions for transplanting Aspidistra into different pots

1. After dividing the pot, the root system is damaged to a certain extent, and the absorption capacity is also weakened. It takes about 3 to 4 weeks to recover. At this time, you need to reduce watering to avoid root rot. No fertilizer is needed after dividing the pot, and it should not be placed in direct sunlight.

2. Use a culture soil that is a mixture of equal amounts of loam, leaf mold and river sand. You can also add bone meal as base fertilizer when repotting.

3. Aspidistra needs to slow down its growth after repotting. During this period, the plant does not grow vigorously and looks wilted. This is because it has not yet adapted to the environment. Once it adapts, this phenomenon will disappear.