Many amateur gardeners do not know why it is necessary to transplant indoor plants. Everything is actually very simple, this procedure is carried out so that the plants feel good and can continue to grow healthy. This procedure should be carried out approximately once three times a year.
It all starts with the fact that the gardener needs to check all the plants in the house and determine which plants already have the dough in this pot or the soil no longer carries any advantages for this plant. As soon as you decide on the plants and find out which ones need a new soil or pot. The question arises of how to do this correctly and how not to harm the flower in the process of plant transplantation.
On this question you will find all the necessary answers and recommendations in this article. So if you do not want to harm your flower or other plant, you just need to spend a few minutes reading and then nothing will threaten your plant.
Here are some of the main reasons why a flower needs to be transplanted to another pot or soil.
- Plants that have grown out of their pot are more susceptible to various diseases and pest attack than other plants.
- The root system can already be normally located in this pot, because of this the flower looks sick, faded and ugly.
- The soil in the earth has become unsuitable, it has become dense, over time, the earth no longer has its former nutrient reserves, they are significantly reduced every year. Also, over time, the land becomes barren.
- Due to the fact that the earth was heavily subsided from a large amount of water and long stay in a pot, air begins to flow poorly into it, which is necessary for the root system.
- If the flower has already grown out of its pot, then it can easily fall and break.
These are the five main reasons why it is necessary to replant a flower in its new place of residence. There are also many other signs for plant transplantation, but they happen much less frequently.
When is the best time to transplant plants?
As a rule, all plants must be transplanted in the spring, since at this moment nature only begins to come to life and gain the necessary amount of strength and substances in order to please the eyes of people. These rules also apply to indoor plants. Since the flower will need more space and strength to bloom again, and it will be best of all, it takes place in the new earth or soil.
But this rule should not be unconditionally followed, since this procedure can be carried out at any time of the year, when you yourself gather your strength, and you will have enough free time to do it. Many people wonder if it is possible to transplant indoor plants in winter or spring time of the year. We will answer this question below.
By far, the best time to transplant a plant is from March to September. If you transplant plants in September, then it is better to choose the beginning of the month. Since the weather is still warm this month, and the plants are not yet going into a dormant period.
Of course, this can also be done at other times of the year, but the best thing for a flower will be if you have time with a transplant before the end of July. You can also try to transplant the plant in winter, but this is the worst time to transplant. Since you can harm the flower. During this period, he is in hibernation, and as you know, no one likes to be disturbed during sleep.
In total, some plants like a winter transplant, such plants include, for example, calla lilies. Other plants are also transplanted into winter time. To figure out when to repot a flower, you need to know its flowering period. On average, transplantation must be done at least 3 months before flowering.
Also, not every plant needs an annual transplant, for some it is enough once every two or three years. In the case of large and old flowers, it is still easier. Since they have enough space, it will only be necessary to update upper layer soil.
What is the best day to transplant your plants? If you are asking such a question, then you should not even look for an answer to it. Since such a day or week simply does not exist. For your flower, the main thing is good soil and a neat transplant procedure. So that he would not be harmed or otherwise crippled. You can choose such a day, starting from your free time.
But it is better to choose the phase of the moon, since plants develop best during the growing moon. So before transplanting, you can check the lunar calendar and choose any day, starting from the new moon and ending with the full moon.
Which soil is best
During transplantation, you need to change as much as possible more soil, but try not to damage the roots, otherwise your plant may simply dry out. Because the roots can no longer give required amount substances. The best choice for your plant will be the acquisition of a substrate that is great for many plants.
Also, before choosing a soil or substrate, you need to learn as much as possible about your plant. This is done in order to accurately select the most good land for him. Because many plants need different composition earth.
During the transplant procedure, the bottom layer in the pot must be covered with gravel or expanded clay a few centimeters. Thanks to this, water will be better absorbed from the soil, and your plant will be protected from waterlogging. Thus, the roots of the plant will not begin to rot, and your plant will stand still for a very long time.
In the pot you need to pour the earth approximately to the very edge of the pot, from the edge to the ground level there should be at least 1-2 centimeters. Expanded clay can be used as the topmost layer, it will save your soil from lime deposits.
As we said earlier, some plants need a certain soil composition, but most houseplants are not particularly picky about soil selection. So almost anyone will do. But below will be presented the three most best soil for your plant.
- Peat, it fits almost every plant. Most of all, he is loved by such plants as: fern, dracaena and so on.
- A heavy clay, this soil is highly nutritious but not for everyone. It is best suited for Tradescantia, Kalanchoe.
- You should also pay attention to the acidity of the soil, because if you have plants such as gardenias or heather, they do very poorly if sodium carbonate is present in the soil.
In most cases, land from the garden is used, but it must be carefully checked before using it. Since very high risk bring weed seeds with the soil, then the plant will not receive the required amount of nutrients.
In addition, this soil is not suitable for most roots, as it is much heavier than the soil sold in the store. If you decide to choose substrates, then there is nothing to worry about. Since such soil is pre-treated and assembled from various necessary components. They will only help your plant grow. Also, the roots grow in it much better than in any soil.
When transplanting, you can not choose a very large pot. Since the plant will have too much space, and it will not be able to grow normally. So what should you take new pot two to three centimeters more in diameter than previous place plants. Also, do not chase the beauty of the pot. Since it is best to take the usual plastic pot with holes for water drainage.
Indoor plants are not only a living corner in the house, but extremely useful inhabitants for our health. If you want indoor flowers to please with lush foliage, plentiful and long flowering it is necessary not only to water, to observe temperature regime, fertilize plants, but also transplant in time.
Flower growers noticed that the position of the Moon in relation to the Earth affects the survival of plants after transplantation and began to allocate favorable and not auspicious days keeping records in the lunar calendar. Today we will find out how and at what time it is better to transplant home flowers according to the 2018 lunar calendar.
Observing the behavior of indoor plants before and after transplanting, flower growers noticed the influence of three factors on the survival rate - this is the current lunar day and the phase of the moon, as well as what sign of the Zodiac it is in. Any of these factors determines the energy of the day, affects the processes occurring inside a living organism.
You need to remember:
- On the new moon and full moon a day before and after, it is impossible to carry out work related to transplanting, as well as transshipment of plants.
- If the Moon is in the Growth phase, you can do work on the propagation of indoor plants (leaf, shoot, cutting).
- When transplanting plants, pay attention to which zodiac sign is currently fertile or infertile.
- Pisces and Cancer are the most favorable signs for transplantation. Scorpio and Taurus are signs that are distinguished by good fertility, plants take root easily and tolerate transplantation.
- Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Gemini - signs with negative energy, infertile.
- Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn are semi-fertile.
When is a lunar transplant necessary?
- If the roots of the plants begin to ask out, growing through the holes in the bottom of the pot or do not fit in the planter, then you need to take care of a new home for the plants.
- The soil in the pot is hard, powdered with white, bad-smelling bloom - this indicates hyperacidity PH, which inhibits plant growth.
- According to the biological parameters of the growth and development of the flower, it becomes necessary to transplant it into a new soil.
- A plant purchased at a flower shop most often has an artificial substrate, which must be replaced with soil recommended for this crop.
- The flower sheds yellow foliage, grows poorly, does not bloom, looks painful.
It's important to know:
- A large pot is more likely to cause a plant to feel unwell than a small one.
- If not necessary, it is best not to transplant plants during the colder months. Spring is the best time to transfer your green pet to a new pot.
- Despite the heat, there is no ban on transplanting indoor plants in summer.
It is forbidden to transplant and transship during flowering. If the plant is infested with pests, first get rid of the source of the problem (aphids, thrips, spider mites, mealy mites, nematodes in the soil ...) and only then transplant.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for January 2018
It is worth transplanting to the young moon:
- in the sign of Pisces (January 20)
- in Taurus (January 25, 26)
Do not plan work on propagation and transshipment of flowers into new pots for January if there is no need (updating the substrate for new settlers, urgent transplantation when the plant is in a depressed state).
January, the month of rest for plants, they gain strength before spring, vital processes slow down
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for February 2018
- in Pisces (16, 17, 18 February)
- in Taurus (February 21, 22)
- in the sign of Cancer (25.26 February)
Transplanting home flowers according to the lunar calendar is best done at the end of the last month of winter. The sun warms, the life rhythm of plants changes, we begin the chores of choosing a substrate (for each type of plant, its own), we prepare pots, fertilizers.
Orchid transplant: lunar calendar 2018
If your favorite orchid needs to change the substrate or the pot becomes too small for the roots, it needs to be transplanted. Flower shop consultants advise replanting the plant two, maximum three years after purchase.
For transplantation, you will need a transparent pot, an orchid is an epiphyte jungle plant that lives in crevices in the bark of trees, on trunks, branches. Roots in natural, natural conditions open, participate in the process of photosynthesis and absorb moisture from the surrounding atmosphere.
We choose a pot with a slight increase in diameter and holes in the bottom, for watering into the pan. For an orchid, an unusual substrate is used in our view. It is purchased at a flower shop or collected independently using:
- needles of gymnosperms (spruce, pine, fir)
- charred or located for a long time pieces of wood and bark in the water
- expanded clay
- small stones
- sifted sand
Pour boiling water over everything and mix. We carefully transfer the orchid to a new pot, after removing the old roots, we fall asleep with a man-made substrate.
Video: Transplanting orchids
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for March 2018
- in Taurus (March 21)
- in Cancer (March 25.26)
The first month of spring is great for transplanting and propagating flowers on your windowsill:
- If the plant is young, it is advisable to transplant it every year; it is forming and rapidly growing root mass, and if an adult, it is enough once every few years.
- For small crops, pots should not be purchased for growth and exceed in diameter by more than two to three cm.
- Large giant plants are transplanted very rarely, once every 8-12 years.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for April 2018
- in the sign of Pisces (April 17.18)
- in the sign of Cancer (April 21.22)
- In April, plant strong orchid sprouts from an adult plant.
- Moon calendar transplantation of violets (saintpaulia) happens in spring (early) and autumn (late)
Growing and propagating violets is not at all difficult. It is necessary to be careful when working with the plant and choose the optimal time for better survival. If the mother bush forms small daughter offspring with developed roots, this is the oldest and easiest way to get a new plant by planting. With a spatula, we separate the process from an adult plant and plant it in the soil from the store or prepared with our own hands.
If there are no daughter bushes, it’s not scary, violet, just like gloxinia, is propagated by a leaf with a petiole or a piece of a leaf. Carefully, with a blade, cut off the petiole with the leaf blade and lower it into the water, and after the formation of the roots, we determine it into the ground.
We transfer the flower to a new substrate, first remove the drooping leaves, the dried petiole with the flower.
Video: Rejuvenation and transplantation of violets
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for May 2018
- in Scorpio (May 26, 27, 28)
The last month of spring is characteristic abundant flowering if your green pet is blooming, refrain from transplanting.
- We transfer indoor plants to balconies, loggias.
- Begonias, coleus, geraniums can be planted directly in a flower bed or in outdoor flowerpots, we keep it in the garden for a week, in the shade, so that there is no burn of the leaves.
A beautiful paunsettia plant (the most beautiful euphorbia or a Christmas star) blooms when the main group of indoor plants is in a state of suspended animation, winter dormancy. It is recommended to transplant euphorbia in the last month of spring - May.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for June 2018
- in Cancer (June 15, 16)
- in Scorpio (June 23, 24)
At the beginning of summer, it is good to transplant coniferous indoor crops, as well as azaleas, camellias. These plants are difficult to transplant, so we do the work carefully. Reliable way- this is a transshipment, the roots are little injured, and quickly take root.
We remove the plant from direct sunlight in the shade, for better adaptation.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for July 2018
- in Scorpio (July 20, 21)
The middle of summer is a lot of work and it's rare for anyone to plan to transplant houseplants, although this is a great time to update the substrate in a pot with date palm, ficus, asparagus, as well as for transshipment of lemon and tangerine tree. Who did not have time to transplant the azalea and conifers - July is the right month.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for august 2018
- in Scorpio (August 18, 19)
If you planted a houseplant in a flower bed, before returning to the house, you need to update the substrate in flower pot. Over the summer, the flower adds to the green mass, gives offspring, so when transplanting, you can divide the bush and plant it in several pots or a flower box.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for September 2018
- in the sign of Scorpio (September 13-14),
- in Pisces (September 22)
In the first month of autumn we begin autumn transplant flowers so that they can easily endure the winter, cold, time. We change the soil and increase the volume of pots for crops in the active stage of growth. September - good time for autumn transplantation of violets, orchids, if the plants have not yet bloomed or have already shed their color.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for October 2018
We transplant to the young moon:
- in Scorpio (October 10, 11, 12)
- in the sign of Pisces (October 1.20)
We continue the autumn transplantation of indoor plants. Throughout the year, flower growers are engaged in crops that require special attention. In October, a lot of free time appeared, the plants are preparing for winter dormancy, unpretentious crops of tradescantia, chlorophytums, asparagus can be transplanted.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for November 2018
We transplant to the growing moon:
- in the sign of Pisces (November 16.17)
In November, it is not advisable to transplant plants, only if this emergency and only transshipment, so as to leave as much as possible more land on the roots. It is especially not recommended to touch the bulbous crops, which accumulate nutrients in the bulbs and will grow during intervention.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants for December 2018
- in the sign of Pisces (December 16)
- in the sign of Taurus (December 19, 20)
In the first winter month, flower growers do not transplant plants; almost all flowers are at rest and cannot tolerate being disturbed. The only thing is that lovers of cacti (succulents) can start transplanting their various species of pets.
Anyone who grows cacti knows how prickly a plant it is, which is difficult to transplant:
- For transshipment of large specimens, we use special gloves that do not allow injuring hands.
- If mature plant with children (small cacti on the mother's body), we tear them off and place them in pre-prepared soil.
- Some types of succulents have young plants with aerial roots, which makes it easier to establish.
For houseplant owners, biologists and astrologers strongly recommend transplanting flowers according to the lunar calendar. Try it, the result will exceed all expectations!
Video: Cactus transplant
In order for indoor flowers to please with their beauty, they must be properly looked after, which includes not only watering and fertilizing, but also plant transplantation. In this article we will talk about how flowers are transplanted according to the lunar calendar-2018.
Any manipulations for home plants are stressful. To reduce it, you must follow the recommendations of the lunar calendar. Let's start with favorable days for transplantation:
- January - 18-30;
- February - 17-28;
- March - 18-30;
- April - 17-29;
- May - 16-28;
- June - 14-27;
- July - 14-26;
- August - 12-25;
- September - 10-24;
- October - 10-23;
- November - 8–22;
- December - 8–21.
Winter is the dormant season, when houseplants do not need to be transplanted at all. But if such a need arose, then do it on the days indicated in the lunar calendar. V auspicious dates the juice is at the top, so the roots are less sensitive and able to withstand all manipulations.
Video "Lunar calendar 2018 for sowing flowers"
From this video you will learn about favorable and unfavorable dates for sowing flowers.
Unfavorable period
The lunar calendar for flower transplantation (2018) also includes unfavorable and even forbidden days for planting:
- January: unfavorable - 3-17 (forbidden - 2, 31);
- February: 1–14, 16(15);
- March: 3–17 (2, 31);
- April: 1–16 (30);
- May: 1–15, 30, 31 (29);
- June: 1–13, 29, 30 (28);
- July: 1–12, 28–31 (13, 27);
- August: 1–10, 27–31 (11, 26);
- September: 1–9, 26–30 (25);
- October: 1–9, 25–31 (24);
- November: 1–7, 24–30 (23);
- December: 1–7, 23–31(22).
If manipulations are carried out on those dates when it is undesirable to transplant flowers according to the 2018 lunar calendar, the green plantation may hurt for a long time or even not take root. The fact is that on unfavorable days, the juice of the plant rushes strongly to the roots, which is why root system becomes too sensitive.
Damage to the roots, which often happens during the transplant process, can lead to the death of the plant.
Transplantation of decorative leafy plants
Zodiac signs, it turns out, also affect the growth of indoor flowers and their development. Transplant deciduous plants correctly during the following zodiac signs: with the growing moon - Scorpio, Gemini, Pisces and Libra, and with the waning - Cancer. First, we give examples of indoor decorative hardwood varieties:
- zamiokulkas;
- monstera;
- fatsia;
- ficus;
- dracaena;
- selaginella;
- dieffenbachia.
This list cannot be called complete, we have named the most popular flowers.
Transplantation of ampelous indoor species
Many beginner flower growers are interested in the question of when it is possible to transplant such green spaces as liana and hoya. The most favorable time is with the growing moon in Gemini, and with the waning moon in Sagittarius or Virgo.
Transplantation of bulbous and tuberous plants
Let us first recall which flowers belong to this species- this is tuberous begonia, oxalis, lily, amaryllis, clivia, eucharis, gloxinia, vorsley, cyclamen, hippeastrum. Similar houseplants with a growing moon are transplanted in Capricorn, and with a waning moon - in Scorpio.
At the end of our article, we will tell you when a lunar landing is necessary:
- The roots of the flower no longer fit in the pot and begin to sprout through the holes in the bottom.
- If the soil in the pot is too hard, a foul-smelling coating has appeared, then it's time to look at the calendar and choose the next suitable day for transplanting.
- Biological parameters are also a reason for transplanting into new soil.
- If you just purchased a green friend from a flower shop, you should definitely replace the substrate, which is often artificial, with soil that is suitable for the crop.
- Leaves of steel yellow color, the flower grows poorly.
If you are faced with one of these problems, then you definitely need to transplant your houseplant, having studied the lunar calendar for 2018 in advance. Be sure to select a suitable size pot for each flower. Do not forget that some plants can be placed immediately in large containers, and there are those that need to be changed as they grow.
Proper care is a guarantee that your home plant will delight you with its healthy appearance.
Houseplants, just like garden plants, require increased attention. Caring for them is not limited to watering. Almost all home beauties need a periodic transplant. But at the same time, it is important to know not only how to do it, but also when it is better to transplant indoor flowers. The further well-being of plants and their appearance depends on the correctly chosen dates.
At first glance, the dilemma lies in the choice: in the fall or in the spring, take on the spatula and soil. But in reality, there are many nuances in this matter: in the morning or in the evening, a day according to the lunar calendar, whether the age and size of the plant, as well as its condition, affect it. Let's look at all the factors that affect the timing of the transplant.
When is it better to transplant indoor flowers - in what season
Any transplant (including transshipment) is intended to improve the growing conditions of plants. If this is done on time and in compliance with the rules, then after a while the green friend begins to grow and develop more actively. Before considering in detail when it is better to transplant flowers at home, you need to decide on the question of how often to carry out this procedure.
Young plants need soil renewal annually. With regard to adult flowering objects that have already reached large sizes, you can limit yourself to once every 2-3 years. At the same time, many decorative leafy (, palm trees) and flowering crops (camellias, amaryllis) require an even rarer transplant - once every 3-4 years.
With timely and competent care of pets, such a frequency will be enough. Now to the question, at what time of the year indoor flowers calmly take root in a new pot.
Most the best time for a planned transplant of indoor plants - the end of winter and spring (the period from mid-February to April).
This is quite understandable from a physiological point of view. In the spring, when daylight hours increase, vital processes begin to activate in the body of plants, including indoor ones. First of all, it is photosynthesis, the transport of water and nutrients. As a result, the plant begins to actively grow and develop. During such a period, all forces are mobilized and plant organism tolerates soil changes more easily.
At the same time, more accurate terms within the specified period must be determined, focusing on the plant itself. Because each species has its own individual features. So, bulbous plants transplanted only after their leaves turn yellow. Any flowering plants should not be touched until their last flowers have withered. Only after that you can start transplanting or transshipment.
Exceptions to the rules:
- If necessary, the period for transplanting flowers can be extended until the summer. But in this case, it is important to comply with all the conditions of the procedure and provide the plant with attentive care in a new pot. This refers to light, water, temperature conditions, top dressing.
- For some crops, the spring transplant rule has an exception. An example is cacti. In the spring they bloom, and in the summer they actively increase their phytomass. Therefore, the most convenient time to transplant cacti is the beginning of winter (more precisely, November, December) or the end of spring - the beginning of summer.
- And one moment. Even if you bought a new houseplant in the store and the timing seems to be good for transplanting, you should not rush. Let the new occupant of your home acclimate. Otherwise, the procedure may end badly for him - he will not withstand the double stress.
When flowers are transplanted according to the lunar calendar
The fact that the Earth's satellite influences many processes on our planet has not been a secret for a long time. Gardeners plant, cut, feed, dig up plants on personal plot according to the lunar calendar. This phenomenon also applies to indoor flowers. There are dates on which it is very favorable to transplant, and there are those when it is better not to touch the plants.
transplant and new landing indoor flowers are best produced on the days of the Virgin. In this case, the plants will quickly take root and grow well.
These days and times change every year. Data for 2018 are shown in the table. And although it is best to repot indoor flowers in the spring, there are also suitable days in other seasons (autumn and even winter). After all, sometimes for emergency reasons, flowers need an urgent transplant.
Lunar calendar of transplantation and pruning in 2018
| Month | auspicious days | bad days | Forbidden days |
| January | 1, 18 — 30 | 3 – 17 | 2, 31 |
| February | 17 – 28 | 1 – 14, 16 | 15 |
| March | 1, 18 – 30 | 3 — 17 | 2, 31 |
| April | 17 – 29 | 1 – 16 | 30 |
| May | 16 – 28 | 1 – 15, 30, 31 | 29 |
| June | 14 – 27 | 1 – 13, 29, 30 | 28 |
| July | 14 — 26 | 1 – 12, 28 — 31 | 13, 27 |
| August | 12 – 25 | 1 – 10, 27 — 31 | 11, 26 |
| September | 10 – 24 | 1 – 9, 26 – 30 | 25 |
| October | 10 – 23 | 1 – 9, 25 — 31 | 24 |
| November | 8 – 22 | 1 – 7, 24 – 30 | 23 |
| December | 8 — 21 | 1 – 7, 23 — 31 | 22 |
Dates from the "auspicious days" column are ideal for practicing land works. The days indicated in the middle column are not suitable for replanting and cutting indoor flowers - that is, any drastic measures should be postponed to another day. Dates from the last column are an absolute taboo. It is better not to touch the plants these days (meaning not only transplanting, but also top dressing, pest control, loosening).
When is an emergency transplant performed?
In the life of domestic plants, there are situations when they need an urgent transplant. This may be necessary if it is not possible to solve the problem with other methods of care (for example, top dressing, pruning, chemical treatment).
When, for objective reasons, it became necessary to replace the soil and the pot, they no longer look at the standard terms for transplanting indoor flowers. This emergency procedure can be carried out at any time - both during the period of active growth and during the dormant period of the plant.
How to determine that a plant organism needs an urgent transplant with a complete or partial replacement of the soil? There are several signs that indicate this:
- The earthen ball protrudes very strongly from the pot. This means that the root system does not have enough volume.
- During the period when the plant should actively grow, it does not form new shoots and does not develop.
- Rapid yellowing of leaves on the whole plant (both old and young).
- Violation of flowering - reduction in terms, a decrease in the number of flowers or their underdevelopment and early fall.
- Root rot caused by severe infectious diseases or pests.
Even if outside the window is not the best time to transplant, you can take a chance. But you need to make every effort to fix the problem. The thing is that an urgent replacement of the soil and container outside the classical terms can both save the plant and destroy it. It all depends on the correct observance of the procedure.
Thus, if your green pets need to update the soil conditions, then find the right time for this useful thing. When deciding when it is best to transplant indoor flowers and decorative leafy crops, take into account all factors at once - the time of year, the condition of the plant, the lunar calendar. In this case, the "operation" will end successfully and home flowers will delight the eye.
Good luck with your floriculture!