Should I use a large or small pot for Zi Le?

Should I use a large or small pot for Zi Le?

When caring for Purple Music, you need to decide the size of the flowerpot according to the specific size of the plant. Generally, Purple Music in the seedling stage or just divided can be cared for in a small pot. If it is an old Purple Music plant that has grown for many years, it needs to be cared for in a large pot.

Growth environment: Zi Le prefers to grow in a warm environment. The general environmental temperature is around 15-25 degrees. The amount of watering needs to be controlled during the growth period. During the dormant period, watering needs to be controlled or stopped.

Repotting time: Purple Music grows relatively slowly and can generally be repotted after 3 years of care. Usually, repotting can be done in sunny weather. Pay attention to watering when repotting.

Should I use a deep or shallow basin for Zi Le?

It is more suitable to use a shallow pot to care for Purple Music, because the root system of Purple Music grows relatively large. If it is cared for in a deep pot, waterlogging will occur when watering. Once there is water accumulation, the roots of Purple Music will rot.

The roots of Purple Music are enlarged, so when planting it, it is more suitable to use a flowerpot with good air permeability and convenient drainage. Generally, it can be maintained in a clay pot or ceramic pot. Generally, the old Purple Music stump can be maintained in a porcelain pot for the sake of beauty.

How to repot Zile

1. Remove from the basin

Zi Le needs to be removed from the pot before repotting. When removing the pot, you can slowly dig out some of the soil in the pot, and then pat the walls and bottom of the pot to make it easier to remove.

2. Root treatment

After removing Zi Le from the pot, the soil on the roots needs to be cleaned. If there are dry, rotten or weak roots, they need to be trimmed in time and then disinfected. After the wounds are dry, they can be planted.