Is it better to use a large or small pot for butterfly plum?

Is it better to use a large or small pot for butterfly plum?

Butterfly plum is more suitable for planting in small pots because the plant is not very large. It is generally planted in a pot with a diameter of 9-16 cm. If the pot diameter is too large, it will be difficult to control the amount of water.

Growing environment: Butterfly plum likes cool and humid environment. The suitable temperature for plant growth is 15-25℃. It has high requirements for light and likes fertility. Fertilizer should be applied once every half a month during the growing period.

Repotting time: It is recommended to repot the butterfly plum in March-April every spring. The temperature has begun to rise at this time, and it will not affect the flowering of the plant in the later period.

Should butterfly plum use a deep or shallow pot?

The growth rate of Butterfly Plum is relatively fast and its root system is not very developed. It is recommended to use a shallow pot for planting, which is more suitable for the growth of the plant and it is very easy to grow out of the pot.

Butterfly plum is more suitable to be planted in flower pots with good air permeability. The flower pot materials you can choose include plastic pots, porcelain pots, clay pots, ceramic pots, etc., and the color is preferably solid color.

How to repot butterfly plum

When repotting the butterfly plum, you need to cut off water, remove the plant from the old pot, and then trim the rotten and dead roots. The new pot should be one size larger than the original one, and then the plant can be replanted in it.