The succulents They are chosen par excellence by many people who do not have much knowledge in botany and want to have their home decorated with little care. But there are a few things to keep in mind.
Although the succulentsin any of its varieties, are known for their resistance, to maintain these characteristics of plant it is necessary to transplant it at the right time and in the right way.
When to transplant the succulent
Generally, it is advisable to do it every two or three years, but this rule will be followed as long as the succulent It is in a pot suitable for its size. As this does not always happen, there are other techniques to recognize if it is time to transplant.
Never look at the external growth of your plant, what matters here are the roots. Check their status by looking under your pot. If you notice that the roots are starting to protrude from the bottom of the container, it’s time to move it to a larger vase.
On the other hand, never do this action in winter, since some roots may be damaged in the process. In warm times, this would not cause any problem for the succulent, but the cold could rot the roots. Finally, to avoid moisture buildup, never choose a pot that is much larger than the previous one.
How to transplant succulents
- Always use gardening gloves, it is a way to protect your hands against thorns or insects that could have the succulent.
- Take the plant out of the pot. Never go to pull it from above, the right thing to do is to loosen the earth. To do this, lightly tap the sides to loosen it from the edges of the container and with a thin object (such as a stick) push the drainage holes to release it from below. Once the soil is loose, you can remove the succulent.
- Check that the new pot has drainage. If not, open them yourself. In the lower part, he placed medium-sized stones to prevent the earth from reaching the holes directly and clogging them. Then add the substrate for the succulents.
- In the event that you transplant the entire plant, place it in the largest pot and add the amount of substrate you need. In case of being a sucker, divide it or separate the roots as delicately as possible before putting it in the ground. If you follow these steps, you will have succulents for a good while.
