Repot bow hemp every three to four years

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• Repot bow hemp every three to four years
• Do not choose a large planter
• Which substrate is suitable for sheet hemp?
• Share very large plants when repotting
• Repot bow hemp - so go ahead
• Tips

Bow hemp rarely needs to be repotted

Repot bow hemp every three to four years

Sansevieria, also known as bow hemp or bayonet plant, is the perfect houseplant for people without a "green thumb". Not only does the attractive greenhouse beautify every living room, it also ensures clean air and is easy to care for. Longer dry periods, the plant survives thanks to its fleshy, water-storing leaves easily, it also does not need too much fertilizer and a large pot.

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Do not choose a large planter

The bow hemp feels in fact more comfortable in rather narrow planters, which is why the plant despite a sometimes considerable height of up to 150 centimeters - depending on the species and variety - yet only comparatively small pots. A repotting is therefore only necessary if roots and rhizomes threaten to blow up the pot. If this is the case, just select the next largest bucket size - this is usually sufficient.

Which substrate is suitable for sheet hemp?

As succulent, d. H. Water-storing plant needs hemp a rather permeable and nutrient-poor substrate. Very well suited is commercially available cactus clay, but you can also use perlite or a mixture of potting soil and sand. Also recommended is a hydroponic culture.

Share very large plants when repotting

Older Sansevieria not only become very tall, they also train offshoots. These can be separated from the mother plant with a sharp knife during repotting and then planted separately. In addition to this form of propagation, the sharing of large plants works very well.

Repot bow hemp - so go ahead

Bow hemp should be transplanted in spring if possible. However, should it be urgent (for example because the plant threatens to burst its bucket), then this measure can always be carried out at any time during the growth period. In addition, choose a planter made from a material as heavy as clay, as bow hemp is quite top heavy and threatens to topple over easily in lightweight plastic containers.

Tips

Since the roots are very fine, the planting soil should give the plant a good grip. Therefore, if possible, do not choose coarse-grained substrates.