Time and method of changing soil for iron tree

Time to change the soil of iron tree

The best time to change the soil for the iron tree is in early spring, in April and May, before the new leaves grow out and the temperature is stable at around 15°C. Because the climate is more suitable at this time, the plant can adapt to the pot as soon as possible after changing the soil.

How to change the pot and soil of iron tree

1. Take the iron tree out of the pot, trim the roots appropriately, cut off the excess roots, rotten roots and old roots, then spray carbendazim on the wound to disinfect it and prevent it from rotting.

2. The replacement flower pot must be larger than the original one to ensure sufficient growth space. The soil inside must be prepared new, which can be mixed with leaf mold, garden soil and sand, and watered with an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate to maintain acidity. After the potting soil is prepared, it can be planted in the pot, and the treated plants can be directly planted in the soil.

Precautions for changing soil for iron tree

1. Before changing the soil of the iron tree, the potting soil needs to be disinfected. Specific measures include steaming the potting soil for 1-2 hours to disinfect it, or evenly spraying formalin and then piling it up and covering it with film for disinfection for at least two days.

2. The soil for the iron tree can generally be changed by mixing peat soil, river sand and a small amount of bone meal, or by mixing leaf mold, garden soil and pond mud, and then adding an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to mix and adjust.

3. When changing the soil for the iron tree, it is necessary to apply appropriate base fertilizer. If the potting soil is too acidic, you can add an appropriate amount of lime powder or wood ash to adjust it. If it is alkaline soil, you can add an appropriate amount of sulfur powder, aluminum sulfate or ferrous sulfate.

Maintenance method of iron tree after soil change

1. After changing the soil, water the iron tree thoroughly once in time, and then place it in a semi-shaded, ventilated place. It will recover soon. Note that you should not rush to fertilize it before it adapts to the environment to avoid fertilizer damage.

2. After changing the soil of the iron tree, as long as the soil in the pot is not particularly dry, generally do not water it. At most, you can spray some water to keep it moist.

3. If the leaves of the iron tree turn yellow after changing the soil because it is buried too deep, it may also be because the soil is sticky and not slightly acidic. If the plant sees too little sunlight, and does not dry and breathe for a long time after watering, the roots may rot, which will also cause yellow leaves.

4. The iron tree cannot be exposed to the sun immediately after the soil is changed. It should not be exposed to the sun for at least a week. Wait until the plant has adapted to the pot before it can be exposed to the sun.