The task of transplanting a plant we just bought may seem simple but, in reality, it is not so . It is necessary to take some things into consideration before doing so.
The transplant is something that is not natural for the plants and the change of container means for them a great wear of energy. We have to think that this step is not necessary if they were in their natural habitat.
Transplantation represents an important change for plants, and if it is not done well it can weaken them. In some cases, this weakening greatly affects them and you can end them without remedy. Next, we will see some recommendations to transplant newly purchased plants.
Aspects to consider when transplanting
The time of year
If instead, the transplant is from a pot to the ground, it is essential to consider irrigation. This is particularly important in case the transplant is performed in summer. The plant should receive enough water because otherwise, it will dry very easily.
Choose the pot where to transplant
It is necessary to observe the development of the plant and choose a pot that adapts to its evolution, always leaving a few centimeters both in-depth and width. Similarly, if it is a plant that is still very small and will grow a lot, it is preferable to do two or more transplants depending on the size.
As for the material of the pot, both mud and plastic have their advantages and disadvantages. Plastic pots have the great advantage of being cheap and very light, so they are easy to transport.
One of the drawbacks is that the sun, over time, can weaken the material and the pot can break. Another problem with plastic pots is that, since it is not a porous material, the plant’s root system may have difficulty rooting.
The clay pots are very resistant and allow the roots to develop properly. Also from an aesthetic point of view, they are undoubtedly much better than plastic ones. Their disadvantage is that they are more expensive and that if they fall or hit, they break.
It is necessary to observe the development of the plant and choose a pot that adapts to its evolution, always leaving a few centimeters both in depth and width. Similarly, if it is a plant that is still very small and will grow a lot, it is preferable to do two or more transplants depending on the size.
As for the material of the pot, both mud and plastic have their advantages and disadvantages. Plastic pots have the great advantage of being cheap and very light, so they are easy to transport.
One of the drawbacks is that the sun, over time, can weaken the material and the pot can break. Another problem with plastic pots is that, since it is not a porous material, the plant’s root system may have difficulty rooting.
The clay pots are very resistant and allow the roots to develop properly . Also from an aesthetic point of view , they are undoubtedly much better than plastic ones. Their disadvantage is that they are more expensive and that if they fall or hit, they break.
Plant extraction
Introduction in the new pot
To introduce the plant in the new pot it is important to try to make it look good in the center , neither too high nor too low with respect to the edge. Finally, the pot must be filled with more substrate, exerting pressure with the hand fist, so that the soil becomes compact.
It is important to prepare the substrate beforehand, depending on the requirement.
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