How to repot the newly bought pennywort? The pennywort wilts after repotting

1. Loosen the soil and remove the pot

Newly purchased pennywort usually needs to be replaced with a new pot and new soil, which can prevent the bacteria and insect eggs in the original soil from affecting the growth of the plant. The first step in repotting is to remove the pot and loosen the soil along the inner wall of the pot to separate the pot and the soil, and then you can take the plant out of it. Be careful not to damage the roots when removing the plant from the pot.

2. Root washing and pruning

After taking the pennywort out of the flowerpot, you need to wash its roots so that all the soil on the roots can be washed away. Place the plant in clean water, wash away the soil attached to the roots along the lower part of the stem, and then check to see if the roots are rotten or necrotic. If there are rotten or dead roots, they need to be pruned in time with sterilized scissors.

3. Pot soil preparation

Before potting the pennywort, you need to prepare soil suitable for its growth. Generally, it is a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and river mud, with the ratio of the three being 5:2:2. This can provide a certain amount of nutrients, while also ensuring that the soil has a certain degree of air permeability so that the roots can breathe well. In addition, you can also add a little basal fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.

4. Planting in pots

Place the pennywort upright in a new pot and fill it with the prepared soil. After filling, gently compact the soil to ensure that the plant will not fall over. Then put it in a cool place, avoid sunlight, and water it frequently to keep the substrate moist, which is conducive to its growth. After the plant has adapted to the pot, you can apply appropriate amount of fertilizer to accelerate the development of stems and leaves.

5. What to do if the plant wilts

Wilting after repotting may be due to unsuitable temperature or light. Be sure to avoid direct sunlight. If the temperature is too low, keep it warm to prevent the plant from frostbite, so that it will recover quickly.