Do I need to trim the roots when repotting a miniature coconut palm? When should I repot it?

1. Do you need to repair the roots?

When repotting the miniature coconut palm, you can trim the roots appropriately according to its growth conditions. If you just bought the plant and need to change the pot, generally there is no need to prune it. If you repot the plant after it has grown for a period of time, you usually need to cut off the roots that are too long or rotten, but do not cut the healthy roots, so as not to affect its growth after repotting.

Be careful when pruning the roots, and use sterilized scissors. Because there may be bacteria on the scissors, the roots of the plant will be wounded after root pruning, and there is a high possibility of infection.

2. Time for changing pots

The best time to repot the miniature coconut palm is in spring, which can be done between February and May. At this time, the plant is in the stage of regrowth after dormancy. After changing the pot, it will resume growth in a short time. Be careful throughout the repotting process. If the roots are damaged, the plant will take a long time to recover.