How to change the soil and pot of potted lemon

Time to repot potted lemons

The best time to repot a potted lemon is in spring when new branches just sprout, because its new buds require relatively less nutrients. Repotting at this time will not affect its growth too much even if the roots are burned. Spring is a suitable season for plant growth and flowering, and it is also the best season for plants to acclimate.

The role of changing soil and pots for potted lemons

The reason why you need to change the soil and pot during the planting process of potted lemons is that after a period of time, the roots of the plants will occupy most of the space in the pot due to the limitations of the pot, and the soil inside has no nutrients, which is not conducive to the growth of the plants.

The most suitable soil pH value for changing the soil and pots of potted lemons is between 5.5-7.0. Because potted lemons grow faster and require more fertilizer, it is necessary to ensure sufficient base fertilizer when changing the soil and pots.

How to change the soil and pot of potted lemon

1. Remove the pot

Before changing the soil and pot of potted lemon plants, you can water them one day in advance to loosen the soil. Then take the entire root system out of the pot and cut off some old and yellow leaves. This can reduce the consumption of nutrients and water and help the plant grow better.

2. Prepare the soil

It is best to grow potted lemons in fertile, moist soil with strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities. It is recommended to use a mixture of garden soil, peat soil, vermiculite and manure. Such soil can ensure the supply of fertilizer.

3. Planting

Before planting, first lay a 2-layer drainage layer, then a layer of nutrient-rich culture soil, then place the potted lemon in the pot, fill the culture soil around it, slightly compact the soil, and water it enough to allow the roots to take hold.

Maintenance of potted lemon after changing soil

1. Watering

After changing the soil in the potted lemon, you should water it enough to keep the soil slightly moist, but be sure not to water it too frequently, otherwise the roots will easily rot. You can spray water on the leaves to create a growing environment with high air humidity.

2. Fertilization

Do not apply fertilizer immediately after changing the soil of potted lemons. Wait until new leaves grow before applying fertilizer. If you apply fertilizer immediately, fertilizer damage will occur and affect acclimatization.

3. Pruning

After changing the soil of potted lemons, the branches need to be thinned out. Cross branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, overgrown branches, and back branches all need to be pruned away. They must all be completely cut off from the position close to the main branches.

4. Lighting

After changing the soil of the potted lemon, place it in a place with scattered light for a few days. When the new buds show obvious growth, gradually expose it to light and finally give it full sun.