Things To Keep In Mind When Replanting Plants

Although it may seem easy to replant, there are some things you should keep in mind if you want to keep the plant healthy. 

Remember that replanting a plant is not natural for the plant and that changing the container or place can be harmful to it. Remember that in their natural habitat they would never have been transported.

Therefore, it is a big change for it when you replant, and if it is not done well enough, it can weaken the plant to a great extent. In some cases , the plant can be severely affected, and may die. Keep reading for some recommendations on how best to replant your plants.

Tips for replanting

The season

Replanting a newly purchased plant, whether you are replanting it in a pot or in the ground, can be done at any time of the year. Replanting newly purchased plants can be done at any time without damaging the plant too much. These plants can be replanted immediately.

On the other hand, if you are going to replant a plant from the ground to a pot, the season can make a big difference. This is because the process involves damaging the roots, so it is best to wait until the vegetative activity in the plant is minimal. Therefore, it is best to do this in the winter (before the ground freezes). 

On the other hand, if you are going to replant a plant from a pot to the ground, you need to take irrigation into account. Therefore, it is best to replant these plants in the summer. This ensures that the plant can get more water as it will otherwise dry out easily.

Choose which flowerpot you want to use when replanting

One of the most important aspects when it comes to replanting is choosing the flowerpot carefully. A pot that is too small or too large can damage the plant. Flower pots that are too small do not have enough room for the roots to grow and expand, but a pot that is too large prevents the plant from getting enough water.

It is therefore necessary to observe the development of the plant and choose a flower pot that allows the plant to continue to grow healthy and fresh. To do this, the pot should have about five inches of extra depth or width from the plant. Remember that if the plant is still growing and will continue to grow, it may need to be replanted.

When it comes to what the pot should be made of, both clay and plastic pots have their advantages and disadvantages. Plastic pots are very light and cheap, so they are economical and easy to transport.

One of the disadvantages of plastic pots is that the sun over time weakens the plastic and they tend to crack. Another problem is that the plastic is not a porous material, which can affect the roots of the plant. 

Clay is very hardy, and allows the roots to develop properly. They are also undoubtedly prettier to look at than the plastic pots. But they are more expensive, and if they fall or something hits them, they will be destroyed.

To take out the plant

Picking up the plant is the most fragile part of the process of replanting, especially if it is transported from one pot to another. You need to remove the plant with great care so that the base of the plant where it meets the soil does not break. If this happens, the plant will have greater difficulty adapting to its new environment.

Irrigation is also a very important part of replanting. When the soil is wet, you should turn on the pot to help the soil loosen from it. Then carefully remove the plant by holding the stem or stem.

To replant the plant in its new environment

To introduce the plant to its new pot, it is important to make sure that the plant is in the middle of the pot – that it is not too high or low from the edge. Finally, fill the area with plant soil and press with your fist so that the soil becomes compact.

It is important to prepare the plant soil in advance in relation to what your plant needs. This will also help the plant adapt to its environment and help provide it with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and well.