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- Masterfully repotting succulents - that's how you do it right
- Best date is in the spring
- Instructions for repotting succulents - that's how it works
- Tips
Slow-growing succulents need only be repotted every five years
Masterfully repotting succulents - that's how you do it right
On average, succulent houseplants have completely rooted their pot every 2 years and are repotted. For fast-growing species, this may be required each year, while slow-growing specimens may take up to 5 years. In this guide, you can read about when and how to transplant succulents expertly.
Best date is in the spring
The change to a new pot of fresh succulent earth means pure stress for every succulent plant. A time in the midst of the summer growth period is therefore meaningful only in emergencies. The phase between the end of the winter growth calm and the beginning of the main growth period is more suitable.
Instructions for repotting succulents - that's how it works
Rich roots and side shoots close to the pot edge zoom, it is high time for the move to a larger pot. This should be chosen so large in diameter that between root ball and pot edge one to two fingers wide is space. Please use only vessels that have one or more floor openings as drainage. How to proceed step by step:
While you are fixing the succulents with one hand, fill in the fresh earth with your other hand. It is important to note that the previous planting depth is maintained. Press the substrate slightly for a good ground connection. Freshly transplanted succulents are allowed to recover from stress for 8 days in a partially shaded spot. Then you start the usual care program again.
Tips
Repotting cacti with strong thorns poses a high risk of injury. Although not toxic, these succulents can still cause infections when they scour your skin with their spines. Please wear thorn-proof gloves. Small cacti can be comfortably held with a barbecue tongs. Large specimens grab between two polystyrene plates without coming into contact with the pointed spines.