If you make these 9 mistakes when repotting your succulent plants, they will die immediately!

Mistake 1: Planting directly in the pot without trimming the roots

After the succulents are removed from the pot, some flower lovers are worried about damaging the roots, so they gently shake the soil at the roots and put them directly into the pot. This is not conducive to the germination of new roots of succulents, and also affects the recovery of succulents after repotting.

The soil at the roots of succulents should be cleaned to expose the root system clearly, and the rotten roots should be trimmed off before potting.

Mistake 2: Washing the roots or soaking them in carbendazim

Some flower lovers want to disinfect succulents, or because there are scale insects on the roots, they soak the roots of succulents in a solution of carbendazim, which will make the roots of succulents very fragile.

You can spray the medicine directly on the roots and cut off the diseased roots, but do not soak them directly in the carbendazim solution.

Mistake 3: Hurry to pot before the roots are dry

Some flower lovers are too impatient. After pruning the roots, they are busy potting the flowers before waiting for the root wounds to dry and repair. This can easily cause the wounds to become infected.

After pruning the roots, flower lovers must place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the wounds, and wait 2-3 days before potting them.

Mistake 4: Using expanded clay as padding in a small flowerpot

The purpose of placing expanded clay at the bottom of the flower pot is to prevent water accumulation and improve water permeability. It is usually suitable for larger flower pots.

However, if the height of the pot is less than 10 cm after flower lovers repot the succulents and it has drainage holes, do not use expanded clay as a cushion, as it will speed up the evaporation of water and cause the roots to grow unstable in the soil.

Mistake 5: Blocking the drainage holes at the bottom of the flower pot

The drainage holes at the bottom of the pot are to enhance the water permeability and air permeability of the soil. Be sure not to block them. However, some flower lovers will accidentally let the expanded clay block the drainage holes when putting expanded clay at the bottom of the pot. This is not acceptable.

You can first put a net at the bottom of the pot to prevent soil leakage, such as stockings, nylon cloth, etc., so you don’t have to worry about blocking the drainage hole.

Mistake 6: Using a highly breathable red pottery pot, but the succulents are very prone to lack of water

The air permeability of terracotta pots is indeed very good, but this will also accelerate the drying of the soil. Therefore, flower lovers should water the succulents more often and don't let them get thirsty.

Mistake 7: Watering immediately after potting

After the roots of succulents are trimmed and re-potted, they will rub against the soil and produce some small wounds. If you water them immediately at this time, they will be infected by bacteria.

Therefore, keep the soil dry. Huahua recommends waiting 3-5 days after potting before watering the succulent.

Mistake 8: Not daring to put succulents in the sun

Succulents that have just been repotted should not be exposed to the sun, but they should not be placed in a dark place either.

Huahua recommends that you place the succulents under bright scattered light, such as a well-lit living room or balcony, which will be more conducive to the recovery of the succulents.

Mistake 9: Always watering your succulents on time

After the succulents are potted, the soil just needs to be kept slightly moist. There is no need to water them at a fixed time every day. The frequency of watering should be determined based on air humidity, weather, soil conditions, etc. Do not ignore these factors, otherwise the roots will easily rot or the leaves will become soft due to lack of water.

These 9 common mistakes when repotting succulents.

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