How to repot Chiva Lotus

It is very simple to repot a Chiva plant. Here we introduce the most conservative method of repotting a Chiva plant.

Repotting Chiva Lotus

Remove from the pot and wash the roots

Take the Chiva Lotus out of the soil with some of the original soil. Then shake off the soil on the roots and rinse with clean water, because there are a lot of insect eggs and bacteria in it. Be gentle when washing. Although root damage is inevitable, the less the better. You can put the roots in clean water and shake them back and forth. Do not directly put the roots under strong water to rinse, as this will break a large number of roots and repotting will actually cause harm.

Root Pruning

If necessary, you can perform root pruning and cut off the diseased and dead roots that have turned black and become hollow. Appropriately cut off roots that are too long and have a lot of entangled lateral roots to promote the growth of new roots. This will make the entire root look neat, the root system will be stronger after pruning, and the plant will grow stronger and stronger.

If you are not sure, you don't need to prune it. It doesn't matter. Just remove the dead and diseased roots.

disinfect

After pruning, the roots will be damaged to a certain extent. What we need to do now is to soak the roots in the prepared disinfectant solution for about 1 hour. You can choose carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl. The concentration should not be too high, it is okay to be a little dilute, and you can soak multiple plants in a small pot.

After disinfection, take out the plant and dry the roots. After drying naturally, it can be potted on the same day.

Soil and flower pot selection

I personally recommend that ceramic pots are the best partners for succulents from the Crassulaceae family.

Choose special soil for succulents, dry it in the sun for a while, and then use it.

plant

Plant the processed Chiva Lotus into the soil and cover it with soil until the roots are completely covered. Lightly compact the soil surface with your fingers, then spray a thin layer of fungicide on the soil surface and allow the soil to be slightly moist, just a little bit of humidity will be enough to facilitate the germination of new roots. The mantra is "dry planting in moist soil".

Things to note after repotting Chiva Lotus

Avoid exposure to the sun

After potting, place the plant in a place with bright diffuse light, away from direct sunlight. Keep it ventilated and cool, and do not water it. Next comes the seedling acclimatization stage.

Water after one week

After one week, resume watering, return to full sunlight, and carry out normal maintenance. If you feel the soil in the pot is too dry during the seedling acclimatization period, you can spray a thin layer of water mist or fungicide on the soil surface every day, just to increase the humidity. Be careful to stop at the right time! After the seedling acclimatization period, you must give water decisively, otherwise the plants will become wilted, weak, and drop leaves due to lack of water, and the mortality rate may increase.