When and how to change the soil of Strelitzia reginae

Time to change the soil of Strelitzia reginae

The soil of Strelitzia reginae should be changed between April and May every year. The survival rate of repotting and soil changing is higher at this time. You can choose a relatively large and deep clay pot for potting.

How to repot and change soil for Strelitzia reginae

First, you need to remove the Strelitzia from the pot. You can stop watering before repotting to keep the soil in the pot loose. Then use a tool to knock around the pot, then gently take the plant out of the pot, shake off the soil at the roots, and wash it with water. At the same time, cut off the dry and diseased roots.

You can apply some wood ash on the roots of Strelitzia reginae, and then put it in a ventilated place to dry. Strelitzia reginae is easy to plant. You can put some broken tiles or granular stones at the bottom of the flowerpot, and then fill it with some loose soil, put the plant in the flowerpot, and fill the soil.

Things to note when changing the soil for Strelitzia

1. When changing the soil of Strelitzia reginae, you must be careful not to damage the root system of Strelitzia reginae, otherwise it will affect the growth of Strelitzia reginae. When planting Strelitzia reginae, you must control the depth, not too deep, just bury the roots in the soil.

2. When changing the soil for Strelitzia reginae, you can use a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold, and coarse sand. You can also mix garden soil, peat soil, compost soil, and coarse sand.

3. When changing the soil for Strelitzia reginae, you can add a small amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers or decomposed cake fertilizers as base fertilizers, so that the fertility of the soil will be greatly improved.

Maintenance method of Strelitzia reginae after soil change

1. After changing the soil, the Strelitzia reginae needs to be placed in a dark environment. It will take up to two weeks for the seedlings to acclimate. You will find that it slowly begins to resume growth. Gradually increase the light and resume normal maintenance.

2. After repotting the Strelitzia, do not place it in a place with light. Wait until it is kept in a cool place for a period of time, and then gradually give it some light, because the roots of the Strelitzia that has just been repotted need to adapt to the new potting soil.

3. After changing the soil, Strelitzia reginae needs a period of acclimatization. It needs to be placed in a place with diffuse light and good ventilation. When the surface of the soil in the pot is dry, water it thoroughly in time.

4. The Strelitzia's inability to adapt to the environment will be reflected in its leaves. If the roots are damaged when repotting, it will affect the plant's absorption of nutrients and water, causing the leaves to turn yellow.