How to prune the roots of blue pine succulent

Does Blue Pine Succulent Need Root Pruning?

Root pruning is not necessary. If the root system is intact and there are no dead or rotten roots, there is no need to prune the roots. However, if there are rotten or old roots, they need to be pruned in time.

The blue pine succulent I just bought online needs to have its roots trimmed because it has been in a closed space for a long time and its root system will be damaged. It needs to be pruned to promote the growth of the succulent and speed up rooting.

Blue pine succulent root pruning and potting

After preparing the flowerpot and soil, you can remove the blue pine succulent from the flowerpot. You need to first use a long flat blade to circle around the flowerpot to loosen the soil and make it easier to remove the flowerpot. Tilt the flowerpot to the side and slowly take out the plant.

The old soil at the roots should be removed, and appropriate pruning should be carried out to remove rotten and old roots, leaving healthy roots. Then fill the flowerpot with soil, plant, compact the soil, and keep the soil properly moist.

Root washing treatment of blue pine succulent

You can put the roots in water to clean them. Be careful not to wash too vigorously and wash them gently to avoid damaging the roots as much as possible. Wash them repeatedly until the white main root is visible.

Maintenance of blue pine succulent after root pruning

1. When potting succulents, you can use dry soil directly. You can water them about 3 days after planting, and water them thoroughly with plenty of water.

2. Although succulents like light, they are relatively fragile when they are just planted. They should not be exposed to too much light at this time. It is best to place them in a cool and ventilated place for a period of time. They can also be placed under low-intensity scattered light to ensure that the succulents survive quickly. After its root growth is stable, it can be moved to direct light with stronger light to receive full sunlight, so that the plant can grow stronger.