When does the Chiva Lotus need to be repotted and root pruned?

The Chiva Lotus grows up and needs to be repotted

When you buy Chiva from the market, you usually don't need to repot it within a few months. Although Chiva grows slowly, the plant will become significantly larger in about a year, and a small flowerpot can hardly meet its growth needs. You need to repot it in time, replace the soil with new one, and trim some of the old roots.

If you water the Chiva Lotus too much, you should change the pot

Many flower lovers searched online about how to water Chiva Lotus, and the conclusion they came to is: water it when the plant is dry and wet when it is wet. You can water it safely during the growing period. It's the word "rest assured" that hurt you. There are many things to pay attention to when watering. For example, watering should be done on sunny days, preferably after 4 pm. In winter, it is just the opposite. Watering should be done at noon when the temperature is higher.

If the watering time and amount are inappropriate and the potting soil is too wet for a long time, the growth of Chiva will be inhibited. The pot needs to be changed in time.

If the soil of Chiva Lotus is not suitable, you need to change the pot

For the succulents bought from the market, you can weigh the soil in the pots. They are very light and can be watered thoroughly. However, the soil that everyone mixes themselves feels very thick and heavy. Especially the soil dug directly from outside is generally very poor and cannot meet the growth requirements of succulents. You can do a test by pouring a small cup of water into the soil. If the water has not seeped in within 10 seconds, it is recommended to change the soil.

Commonly used soils for succulents: river sand, perlite, vermiculite, cinders, brick particles, activated carbon, volcanic rocks, and the effects are different.

If the leaves of Chiva Lotus wilt, you need to change the pot

This excludes the wilting of leaves during the repotting process. During the maintenance process, if the leaves wilt and shrivele, it means that there is a problem with the plant's root system. There are many reasons for this: improper watering, excessive fertilization, and pests and diseases. But don’t think that the problem can be solved by just watering and fertilizing. If the root system is damaged, you need to repot and repair the roots in time, and replace the soil to create a new environment for the roots.