How to change the soil of Australian fir

When to change the soil of Australian fir

It is better to repot the Australian fir in winter or early spring, because it is in a dormant period in winter and is easy to survive after repotting. The temperature is low and bacteria reproduce slowly. The roots damaged during repotting are not easily infected, which can increase the survival rate. Secondly, repotting in early spring can also increase the survival rate after repotting.

However, you cannot change the soil for the Australian fir in summer, because the Australian fir is an evergreen plant, and it is only appropriate to change the soil in seasons with low temperatures and less evaporation.

When to change soil and transplant Australian fir

It is best to change the soil of Australian fir in February. At this time, it is in its vigorous growth period and can quickly resume growth after changing the soil.

How to change soil and pot of Australian fir

First, we prepare loose, breathable and fertile soil to provide a good foundation for growth and new nutrients. Take the plant out of the pot, trim the roots, and cut off the old and rotten roots.

Then, we can mix peat soil, leaf humus, sand and perlite in a ratio of 5:2:2:1, or garden soil, leaf humus and sand in a ratio of 5:3:2. When maintaining, you also need to pay attention to light and water factors.

Finally, we replanted the Australian fir into the flowerpot, slowly compacted the soil, and then watered it thoroughly to promote rooting.

Precautions for changing soil for Australian fir

1. When adding soil to the Australian cedar, all the original potting soil should be replaced, and new soil should be prepared by mixing leaf mold, garden soil and river sand. This kind of soil is breathable, loose, and not easy to harden, which is beneficial to its growth.

2. When repotting the Australian fir, you need to prune it, trim off the diseased and damaged rhizomes, and also trim off the poorly growing and dry roots to reduce nutrient consumption and help it recover as soon as possible, so that it can better absorb water and fertilizer and grow vigorously in the later stage.

3. When caring for the Australian fir, you should avoid providing it with soil that is too sticky or has poor drainage. Sandy soil is a better choice.