When and how to change the soil of Areca palm

Time to change the soil of Areca palm

For Areca palm, the best time to change the soil is between March and September each year. If it is maintained in a greenhouse, the pot can be changed all year round. When changing the pot, it needs to be properly pruned so that it can grow well.

How to change the pot and soil of Areca palm

When repotting the Areca palm, you need to remove it from the pot first, clean the soil, and prepare a pot of suitable size. Put tiles at the bottom to promote drainage, then put the roots of the plant in, fill it with soil, and water it again.

Precautions for changing soil for Areca palm

1. After repotting the Areca palm, you need to pay attention to keep it in a cool place for maintenance and avoid exposure to sunlight, otherwise it will affect its growth and development. Also, you must use loose and breathable soil, otherwise the plant will grow poorly.

2. When changing the soil of Areca palm, suitable soil is needed for planting. Generally, acidic soil is used, and it should be loose and breathable, and have a certain degree of drainage.

3. When changing the soil of Areca palm, it is necessary to fertilize it in time. Generally, it is done once every 1-2 weeks, and some compound fertilizer will be applied to promote its growth.

Maintenance method of Areca palm after soil change

1. After changing the soil of the Areca palm, it must be watered in time, and the amount of watering needs to be increased in summer. It also needs sufficient sunlight during the maintenance period, but stronger light is needed in summer, and there must also be a good ventilation environment.

2. Do not water the Areca palm immediately after changing the soil, otherwise it will affect the growth of the root system. It is best to water it the next day, and in appropriate amounts.

3. The leaves of the Areca palm turn yellow after the soil is changed. This is generally because the soil for planting is not suitable. It needs to be planted in acidic soil, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow.

4. After changing the soil of Areca palm, it cannot be exposed to the sun immediately. It should be placed in a cool place for maintenance. After successfully repotting, it should be placed on the windowsill to receive scattered light.