Proper transplantation. Can flowering plants be transplanted? Good for drainage

In many houses and apartments live houseplants that require some care and attention. In order for the plant to please with its flowering and appearance, it is necessary to transplant it from time to time. For everything to be successful, you need to know some rules for transplanting plants.

Options for when you can transplant indoor flowers:

  1. When roots are visible from the ground or drainage holes.
  2. If the plant has not released new leaves during March.
  3. If the leaves become small and the plant grows slowly.
  4. Unsuitable soil.
  5. Roots are not in very good condition.

Many beginner growers are wondering when to transplant flowers in pots. The best time for this - from the end of February to May. The plant came out of winter dormancy, began to grow actively, and therefore it will be easier for it to transfer the transplant, and this will also give it a powerful impetus for development in the new season.

Is it possible to transplant flowers in summer:

Is it possible to transplant flowers in winter:

in winter better flowers do not transplant, as they are all in winter dormancy. But if suddenly pests appeared in the soil or it began to turn sour, then it is better, of course, to transplant so that the plant does not die.

Transplant by lunar calendar

Many growers are guided by the lunar calendar. It is better to transplant during the full moon or at the stage of the growing moon. This period lasts 12 days, this time will be enough to transplant a flower. But if you see yellowed leaves or there is no time to wait, transplant and do not wait for the desired full moon phase. There are also gardening calendars for beginners, which will make it easier for them to control the growing, waning or full moon.

Rules for choosing a flower pot

Exists Golden Rule when choosing a pot for a plant that has grown from an old one: when placing an old pot in new pot there should be a centimeter between them. Many choose a pot "for growth", that is, with a large margin, this is also wrong, as this is fraught with stopping flowering or accumulation of excess fluid during watering, the earth can "sour" faster.

What pot material to choose:

  • The clay pot is the most environmentally friendly, and moisture evaporates twice as fast. But this is not the most economical option.
  • Plastic pots are an economical option, they are lightweight and a variety of colors can be found.

soil for plants

When transplanting indoor flowers, the most difficult stage is the choice of soil for the plant. You can not think and buy a universal one. And it is better to find a special soil for the plant that you are transplanting. Whether you cultivate this land or not, it's up to you to decide. If you do not trust the manufacturer, then process it better. Place the earth in the oven for an hour, choosing a temperature of 100-120 degrees. But remember that during heat treatment, everything useful from the soil will disappear.

The factor of buying drainage for the plant is also important. The best way- This is expanded clay. A centimeter layer is enough. Experienced growers also sprinkle the surface of the earth to prevent the formation of mosses and mold. Also, brick (chopped), polystyrene (finely crushed) can act as a drainage option.

Transplant rules

After you have prepared the drainage, soil and pot, you can proceed to transplanting. If you have planned this action in advance, then it is better to water the flower abundantly on the eve of this, so that the next day the earth is not completely wet and easily separated from the pot. This is especially convenient if you decide to completely transplant the plant, ridding it of the old soil, for example, if mold has appeared or the earth has become acidic. This method is called a complete transplant.

If the land completely suits you, and you decided to transplant the plant, because it just grew out of a pot, then this method is called transshipment (or partial transplantation).

The transshipment method is less traumatic for the plant, as it moves with its old "home". It will be easier for him to settle in. But this method is not suitable for a plant with poor, spoiled soil.

There is also a partial method, here the upper (old) layer of the earth is simply replaced with a new one. This is done if the pot was originally large.

  1. When starting a transplant, first we fill the bottom of the pot with drainage, 1 cm is enough. It is covered in order to eliminate the shortcomings of irrigation.
  2. To prevent the earth from washing out of the pot, you can put peat or moss on the drainage.
  3. After we fill up a small amount of earth, then we directly put the flower and carefully pour the earth from all sides.

After transplanting, it is better to put the flower in the shady part, away from direct sunlight. So he quickly adapts to new conditions with the least stress.

It is not worth watering the plant abundantly after transplantation, since at this stage new roots begin to actively grow, and old ones can be damaged. And damaged roots can begin to rot with abundant watering.

These simple rules will help you quickly and with the least stress for the plant to transplant it, as well as prolong its life, create a flower favorable conditions. Simple tips and experience will help you create indoor garden or beautification of the site at the house. By creating mini-gardens around you, you will receive positive, oxygen and good mood from plants.

Spring is the best time to transplant indoor flowers, especially since they have probably been waiting in the wings for more than a year. So, we stock up on the necessary equipment, soil and pots, and follow our instructions.

Is a transplant needed?

If you are not one of the lucky ones who understand the language of plants, we are trying to determine the need for a transplant by outward signs:

  • the plant is cramped in a pot: there is so much greenery that the soil is not visible;
  • roots sticking out of the drainage hole;
  • in the most advanced cases, the plant, as it were, jumps out of the ground, rising on its roots from a pot that has become low for it;
  • despite regular feeding, the plant does not increase in growth;
  • the plant has been growing for a year (or even two) in the same pot in which you purchased it.

A transplant is also needed if you want the plant to make a big jump in growth.

mini test

To verify your assumptions, conduct the following test: carefully remove the earthen ball along with the plant from the pot (it is best for the lump to come out of the pot if the earth is pre-dried). To do this, holding the plant near the soil, turn the pot upside down on the palm of your hand and remove the pot. If the roots completely braided the ground, so that it is practically invisible, then a transplant is inevitable. Otherwise, return the plant back. This mini-test is harmless to subsequent flower growth.

Keep in mind that some flowers do not like space: so the hippeastrum will only bloom in a cramped pot.

Transplant stages

  1. We prepare the pot. A used clay pot should be rinsed with warm water, cleaning the walls with a brush. New - soak in water in the evening.
  2. Close the drain hole. To do this, put shards, pieces of broken brick or a layer of fine expanded clay on the bottom (this porous material perfectly absorbs excess moisture, preventing the roots from rotting).
  3. Remove the plant by turning the pot upside down and tapping the edges lightly on the table. If necessary, separate the earth lump from the walls with a knife.
  4. Remove the old shards and cut off the rotten or dried roots around the edges (unlike the "live", white roots, they usually have a yellowish tint).
  5. Pour a layer of new earth into the pot and place a lump with a plant on it. Fill the gaps between the walls of the pot and the clod with new earth. Firm the soil with your fingers so that the level of the new soil is level with the base of the stem. To make the earth settle, you can knock the pot on the table. Add soil if necessary.
  6. Place the pot on a stand or saucer and water generously. Now the plant is prescribed shade for a week. After that, the flower can be moved to its usual place.

Replacing the top layer

If the plant is not ordered to transplant, it grows in a spacious pot and feels great, this does not detract from your share of responsibility to it. All plants, regardless of size and type, need an annual replacement of the top layer of the earth. A layer of soil 2 cm thick (for large pots - 5 cm) is carefully removed and new soil is poured in its place.

The drops are already ringing, the slanting rays of the sun are increasingly looking out the window, and in the evenings the hubbub of the children is heard. Spring came. It's time to transplant indoor plants so that they have time to take root and gain strength before the next dormant period.
Flower transplant. What, it would seem, could be easier? But even in this case there are subtleties that must be taken into account so that the plant takes root in a new place and feels at home, delighting us with its greenery and flowers. About this and will tell in the article MirSovetov.

Psychologists believe that green color soothes nervous system, helps to get rid of negative feelings and even stimulates the body's defenses. So indoor plants not only unite us with nature and decorate the interior, but also have a beneficial effect on the health of households.

Soil preparation

The quality of the soil directly affects the health and growth of indoor plants, so its choice must be taken seriously. For transplanting plants, you should not use garden soil - from year to year they bring mineral fertilizers, so that most often it contains an excessive concentration of salts. Therefore, it is better to cut off the upper layer of turf in the forest or take the earth from molehills: loose, nutritious, it practically does not contain insects. However, self-collected soil should in any case be sterilized before use, as it may be contaminated with pests or pathogens.
Method one: put a small amount of earth in a pan with a thickness of not more than 15 cm, steam in a water bath for 10 minutes at a temperature of 85 degrees.
Method two: put on a wide baking sheet with low sides and warm in the oven or oven at 85 degrees for about 10 minutes, previously covered with foil. When using a deeper container, the time should be increased to 40-50 minutes.
If you want to save time, then the land can be purchased at a specialized store, where qualified sellers will help you choose the substrate for your flowers. Or you can choose the land yourself: usually they write on the packages for which plant varieties it is intended. MirSovetov advises to take the substrate “For all types of plants” only in exceptional cases, when you are sure of the unpretentiousness of your plant or during transshipment, when you need to add a little earth to various flowers. It should be remembered that an open bag of earth is best used immediately or stored, carefully covered, in a cool place so that the earth does not dry out.

Pot selection

Nowadays, the range of containers for indoor flowers is rich in various shapes, colors and materials. How not to get confused in such a variety and choose the right one, taking into account the needs of plants?
The size. Small plants should be transplanted into small pots, and tall plants with a highly developed root system - respectively, in sufficiently deep containers. In width, the new pot should be only about 3 cm larger than the previous one, otherwise the plant will not be able to master all the new soil at once. In the simplest case, the flower will not bloom, perhaps the growth of the plant will slow down or even stop altogether. In addition, with excessive watering (especially if your hand is not full in this matter) in a too large pot, the plant may die due to excessive soil moisture - under such conditions, the roots rot. If blackening of the roots was found in time and you took up the transplant, be sure to remove the rotten roots, and take a new pot a little smaller.
On the permanent place living in large containers, you can plant mature plants that do not tolerate transplantation (for example, palm trees). In the future, they are only sprinkled with a few centimeters of earth per year, after removing the upper layer.
Material. The debate about the preference of clay or plastic as a material for pots has been going on for a very long time. Supporters of the first point out that the material has pores, due to which air exchange occurs, excess moisture evaporates and harmful salts are washed out of the soil. These pots are heavy enough to avoid accidental tipping over of the plant when hit or a sudden gust of wind, and are long lasting.
Ceramics has been used by man for a very long time. Some of the oldest belong to the Trypillia culture. In the 4th millennium BC, the ancient Egyptians already knew the art of making glaze, and by its end, the Sumerians had invented the potter's wheel.
Proponents of plastic first of all talk about the price, which is sometimes several times less than for products made of clay and ceramics, about ease of cleaning and light weight, which is also considered an advantage: it is easier to make a hanging garland from flowers and it is more convenient to transfer them to watering.
The choice is yours. It should only be taken into account that the porosity of the clay, which allows water to reach the surface of the pot, gives a cooling effect. If the apartment is cold and the plants are very thermophilic, such pots need to be insulated. In addition, white salt deposits sometimes form on clay pots, in order to avoid its appearance, flowers must be watered with soft water without fail.
How to clean a clay pot from stains?
Method one: dissolve in water a small amount detergent(e.g. dishwashing detergent), hold the pot in this solution, scrub thoroughly with a brush (preferably with hard bristles), prepare an aqueous solution with bleach (in a ratio of 10: 1), wash the pot with it, rinse again with water and allow to dry.
Method two: grate with potato peel and wash thoroughly, dry in the sun.
A ceramic pot should be distinguished from a flower pot made of the same material, which serves as a decorative garment for a flower container. It is impossible to plant plants directly in it: completely glazed it does not allow the plant to breathe, and the absence of a drainage hole does not allow excess water to drain. In any case, the pot and planter should complement and emphasize the beauty of the plant, harmoniously fitting into the interior, and not divert all attention to themselves.
Plastic pots retain water, so you need to carefully monitor the frequency and amount of watering, the dosage of fertilizers so that the roots do not rot. Do not keep the plant in such a pot in direct sunlight: the plant in them can overheat. You can partially compensate for this effect by choosing a pot of light colors.

Plant transplant

Spring has come, and the plant has not grown, even with a suitable microclimate and top dressing? Does the soil dry out quickly and is rooted so thickly that you can even see them through the drainage hole? Or maybe you just bought a flower in a store and noticed that it was planted in peat? All this, not to mention the pot cracked from time to time, clearly indicates that the plant needs to be transplanted.
Usually flowers are transplanted once a year in the spring. Young, actively growing ones should be transplanted more often. But disturbing a green pet after rapid flowering, when a lot of effort has been spent, is not worth it. You also need to consider the type of plant and its condition. Fast-growing plants with abundant foliage (for example, balsam, chlorophytum, tradescantia,) require transplantation once a year, and sometimes more often, as the root system of the pot is filled. Tree-like plants (palm trees, cheflers), as well as cacti, adult orchids, it is better to replant no more than once every two years. In any case, MirSovetov recommends paying attention to the well-being of plants and how much the earth is “eaten away” by roots - these are the main criteria for plant transplantation.
Many amateur flower growers note that the success of a transplant also depends on the phase of the moon. Best of all, plants take root and grow more actively if the transplant was performed with the growing moon, when it was under the signs of the Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) or Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
The whole process, with due experience and dexterity, does not take much time and consists of the following steps:
1) knowingly (preferably a day, but you can also a few hours before transplanting) water the plant;
2) prepare in advance everything you need for transplantation: workplace, covering it with newspapers or cellophane, and inventory (pot, earth, drainage, charcoal, wooden spatula or knife);
3) the pot, of course, must be washed. New, if it is clay, for a couple of hours (or the night before), fill it with water so that it is saturated with moisture. Otherwise, the pot will take moisture from the soil, which can lead to the drying of the root system of the plant;
4) sprinkle the drainage hole with a two-centimeter layer of expanded clay, river pebbles (be sure to keep it in water) or broken pieces of old pots or bricks. Drainage can be purchased at a specialized store or borrowed from friends involved in construction. If the plant is too sensitive to excess moisture or, for example, the pot under it is too deep, the drainage layer can be increased;



6) only after that you take the plant out of the old pot. The most convenient way to do this is as follows: holding a clod of earth on top and at the same time wrapping your fingers around the stem of the plant, turn the pot upside down. Since you have watered the soil beforehand, the earthen ball should come out of the pot easily (you can lightly tap the sides and bottom of the pot if needed). In extreme cases, you can run a knife along the inner walls. Temporary plastic container can be simply cut;
7) carefully clean the roots from the remnants of the old earth with your fingers or a brush. Carefully inspect the root system: cut off rotten roots and sprinkle with powder charcoal(as an option, you can take crushed tablets activated carbon). Next, carefully lower the plant into the pot, evenly distributing the roots over the surface of the previously poured earth.
8) holding the plant, with a spatula, gradually pour the earth into the pot. At the same time, try to keep the plant approximately in the center of the pot and so that in the end it ends up in the ground at the same level as before transplanting (you cannot allow the root collar to fall asleep completely), given that the ground level should be 1- 2 cm. So that the soil sits evenly tightly, you can shake the pot slightly and tamp it a little (but not excessively) with your fingers. It is impossible to allow complete falling asleep of the root collar;
9) after watering the plant (unless its roots are badly affected by rot) and put in the shade for about a week.
When transshipping, all actions are a little simpler: transfer the plant to a new pot with the same clod of earth and add fresh soil around the edges and on top. Transshipment instead of transplantation is recommended during the dormant period, as well as for plants that suffer greatly from root disturbance.
Treat plants with love in the future, and your love for them will return a hundredfold.

Experienced flower growers know well how and when to transplant plants into a new pot, but if you have recently become interested in indoor floriculture, you will almost certainly sooner or later have a question about how to transplant a flower into another pot so that it does not die, but continues to delight you with its flowers. or leaves. Detailed instructions and answers to the questions most often asked by beginner growers will help you do everything right.

When should a flower be transplanted into another pot?

Usually flowers are transplanted to another pot for one of three reasons:

  • the pot became small;
  • the plant is sick
  • the soil is depleted;
  • you purchased new flower in the store (or you got it as a gift).

A planned transplant of a flower into another pot is carried out in the spring.

The optimal time for transplantation is from mid-March to mid-May.

What to do if it became necessary to transplant a flower not in spring?

If you understand that the plant will die without a transplant (for example, due to the fact that the roots rot or pests have appeared in the soil that you cannot cope with with the help of special chemicals), the plant can be transplanted at other times of the year. In the spring, as it was said, the plants tolerate transplantation best of all and, moreover, they need it at this time. However, in summer, and in autumn, and in winter, they are able to take root in a new planter. When transplanted in winter, the risk of losing the plant is maximum; flowers transplanted in summer and autumn usually survive.

Why do you need to transplant flowers into another pot?

As each plant ages, the roots become larger, and it becomes crowded in a small pot. This is one of the reasons. The second is the depletion of the soil, from which the flower has already taken everything it could.

How to determine that the old pot has become small and it is time to change it to a new one?

If the roots grow through the drainage holes, this is an alarm. However, even in cases where the roots have already braided the entire earthen ball, the plant needs an urgent transplant.

How often should a plant be repotted?

It is not worth transplanting a plant into another pot more than twice a year. Even such a frequency is considered frequent, therefore, more often than once a year, a flower is transplanted only if there is a pronounced need. Otherwise, it all depends on the type and age of the plant. Young plants are usually transplanted into a new pot annually, adults - once every 3 years, sometimes even less often.

Can flowering plants be transplanted?

It is not recommended to transplant the plant during the flowering period: try to transplant it before this moment or wait until the end of flowering. If you transplant a flower during its flowering, it will not die, but it will stop blooming until the next season.

During flowering, plants are best transplanted by transshipment, as it is more gentle.

What is transshipment and when is it used?

Transshipment is a way of transplanting a plant along with an earthen clod. Use this method when they are afraid to damage the roots of the plant due to the fact that they are fragile. Weakened flowers need transshipment, which may not tolerate a real transplant. If there is a need to transplant a flower during its flowering, this method is also used.

Which pot is best?

Flower pots differ not only in pattern and color, but also in the material from which they are made. Clay and ceramic are considered the best, as this material provides air circulation and absorbs excess moisture. The risk of root rot in such a pot is minimal. For this reason, it is better to choose clay planters in the case when a succulent or cactus should “settle” in them. Plastic fit for moisture-loving plants, but they should not be overfilled.

Does the size of the pot matter?

Both the size and the shape of the pots have importance. The new pot into which the flower is to be transplanted should be about 2 cm larger in diameter and taller than the one from which the plant is transplanted. In this case, he will be comfortable in a new place of residence. for a long time.

The preferred form depends on the type of plant, on the location of its root system. Succulents and cacti need a wide and shallow planter, flowers with a developed root system need a deeper one.

Regardless of the type of plant, the cache-pot should be narrower at the bottom than at the top, otherwise it will be problematic to transplant a plant from it into another pot.

Do I need to prepare the pot?

Any pot must be thoroughly washed and dried. It is especially important to wet and dry porous clay pots abundantly.

Also, the pot does not hurt to treat with a solution of potassium permanganate to protect the plant from possible diseases and pests. It is especially important not to neglect this procedure if another plant has already grown in a pot before.

If the pot is new, it may not have drainage holes. This disadvantage should be eliminated independently by screwing the holes with a drill or conventional drill, awl. You can punch holes with a nail, but in this case there is a danger that the plastic will crack, the pot will crack.

What else, besides a new pot, is needed to transplant a plant?

To transplant a plant into another pot, you will definitely need drainage (it can be replaced by shards, foam plastic) and soil. Without drainage, the roots of the flower will quickly rot and it will die. If the old soil is not replaced with a new one, transplanting completely loses its meaning. The composition of the soil should correspond to the needs of the plant (violets need one, cacti - a completely different one).

In addition, tools (knife, secateurs) may be required. When transplanting cacti or poisonous plants don't forget to protect your hands with gloves. However, they do not interfere in any way.

Is it possible to take soil from the dacha for transplantation?

Theoretically, the soil from the dacha may be suitable in order to fill it with flower pot. But before that, it must be calcined and spilled with a special solution for disinfection. This procedure is troublesome. In addition, the land from the dacha is unlikely to have a composition ideal for a houseplant. For this reason, it is better not to save on the soil, and purchase already prepared soil in a specialized store.

Do I need to water the plant when transplanting?

The question of watering flowers before and after transplantation is the most controversial among amateur flower growers. Some believe that the plant should be well watered just before transplanting, and then not watered for a long time, others that watering is needed immediately after transplantation, but the plant cannot be watered before transplantation. The optimal solution will be the following:

  • Water the plant a few days before transplanting so that the soil is not too dry at the time of transplanting. If you water a flower just before transplanting, heavy soil will tear its roots. If the earth is dry, then by shaking it off the roots, you will also almost inevitably damage them.
  • Transplant the plant in slightly moist soil so that the roots can immediately receive nutrition from the soil.
  • Start watering the transplanted flower a few days after transplanting, and watering should not be plentiful. The fact is that young and injured roots, with excessive moisture, quickly rot. And what more plant afraid of excessive moisture, the later it should be watered after transplantation. Moisture-loving flowers should be watered in a day or two, otherwise they will begin to wither. Start watering cacti only after a week. On average, watering is resumed on the third day after transplantation.

In order not to make mistakes, specify when it is desirable to start watering exactly the plant that you are transplanting. This circumstance depends mainly on the type indoor flower and on the state of its root system. It is logical that if you transplant a flower due to the fact that its roots have begun to rot, excessive moisture after transplantation will be completely fatal for it.

Do I need to fertilize flowers when transplanting?

You can find fertilizers in the store that say they help the growth of the root system when transplanting plants. But this does not mean that they can feed the flower immediately after transplantation. When transplanting, you can not fertilize the color! After this point, at least two weeks, and preferably even three, should pass before the introduction of the first portion of the fertilizer. After that, in spring and summer, indoor plants are fertilized 2 times a month, during the dormant period - once a month or even less often.

How to transplant a flower: step by step instructions

Summarizing the above, we present to the readers of the portal "New Domostroy" detailed instructions how to transplant a flower from pot to pot:

  1. Moisten the soil abundantly 3 days before transplanting.
  2. Prepare the pot. Make drainage holes in it, rinse and dry, disinfect if necessary.
  3. Pour drainage into the pot, filling it about a third.
  4. Pour some fresh soil into the pot, tamp it down by tapping the pot on the table.
  5. Grasp the stem of the flower, passing it between the middle and index fingers. Tilt the pot at an angle and remove the plant from it along with the earthy clod. If it doesn't eject, swipe sharp knife along the inner perimeter of the pot and repeat the manipulation.
  6. Gently shake off the old soil from the roots. If necessary, cut off rotten roots with secateurs. Sprinkle the cuts with charcoal or activated charcoal.
  7. Place the flower in the new pot so that it is about the same depth as in the old pot.
  8. Fill with fresh soil.
  9. If necessary, slightly moisten the soil with a spray bottle and create a "greenhouse".
  10. After a few days (from two to seven), resume watering.
  11. 2-3 weeks after transplanting, enter the first portion of the fertilizer.

Following this simple instruction, even a novice gardener can properly transplant a houseplant.

plant transplant - necessary procedure. It is advisable to carry it out annually or a little less often if the plant is no longer young. If it is not possible to transplant a flower (for example, if the tub in which it grows is too large), change upper layer soil on a new one. By transplanting plants regularly and in a timely manner, you will prolong their life, make them healthy and beautiful.

A houseplant can die from a variety of factors, from a genetic disease to unexpected desiccation. It is in your hands to monitor their health - perform a series of necessary actions, and you will save it for a long time. One of the important events is transplantation. There is a set of strict rules to ensure the development of the flower. Below are the main ones.

When do indoor flowers need a transplant?

Before you start transplanting, you need to make sure that this is necessary. Transplantation is a huge stress for any representative of the flora. Changing a well-kept and suitably fertilized pot and earth for a completely new one brings many worries and difficulties.

You can determine whether replacement is necessary by two main indicators:

  1. The plant becomes cramped in a pot. It's easy to find out: just remove the flower from the pot along with a clod of earth. If root system tightly braids the whole lump - which means it's time to pick up a large container.
  2. The earth has become musty and has a characteristic marsh smell. This is even easier to determine. It is impossible to allow the plant to be in such soil for a long time.
  3. The flower stopped growing. Its growing season is shortened and development is virtually non-existent. Among a number of reasons for this condition may be the need for a transplant.

The best time to transplant

Transplanting into a new pot and fresh soil can be divided into 2 types:

  • Planned.
  • Emergency.

If the container is damaged or not at all suitable for normal growth, then it is necessary to replace it, regardless of the season and stage of development.

In a standard situation, the stage of the growing season of the plant affects the timing of transplantation. Early spring is considered the best time. After the winter, the organism goes into a period of active growth, and its parts have not yet begun rapid growth. Therefore, the owners prefer to change the soil and the pot just after the winter.

From additional options some owners monitor the phases of the moon - during the growing disk, it is best to work with plants.


When is it best not to transplant?

For transplantation, there must be accurate readings. Young organisms need a change of soil every year. Mature cost once in 2 - 3 years.

There are 4 periods of time when repotting indoor plants is not recommended:

  1. During rest. V winter time it completely stops the flow of all processes, and the load in the form of a transplant can lead to the death of the organism.
  2. In the flowering stage. In the most active stage of development during the year, the plant directs all resources to the creation of seeds and fruits. There is simply no power left for transplantation. You can provoke exhaustion of the body.
  3. Immediately after purchase (transportation).
  4. Transplantation with diseases is not allowed. At this time, it is weakened and may not be able to cope with such a load.

Carefully monitor the development of the flower and build a transplant schedule in accordance with this. Replacing the soil and moving to a new pot at one of the listed time intervals is only allowed in emergency(broken container, critical condition of the flower due to poor soil) and must be done with extreme caution.


Features and rules for transplanting indoor plants

The technology for transplanting indoor plants is divided into 3 types, depending on the depth of work and soil replacement:

  • Complete transplant.
  • Transferring an earthen clod into a new container.
  • Replacing the top layer of soil.

In the first case, the plant is carefully removed from the pot and cleaned of soil particles. After that, the organism is placed in the prepared soil.

The most common method of transplantation is transshipment. To do this, prepare the pot and move the whole lump from the old to the new one.

Partial replacement of the existing soil allows you to stimulate the growth of the flower and provide it with new essential minerals and elements. It is necessary to loosen and carefully pull out a layer of 4-5 centimeters from the top of the coma and pour fresh mixture in its place. Be sure to water thoroughly afterwards.

Transplant step by step instructions

Performing a transplant of a houseplant requires the grower to strictly follow the sequence of actions and attention to every detail. The process is divided into the following stages (in chronological order):

  1. After deciding on the need for a transplant, you must prepare the entire list of required tools and items: fresh soil, pot, watering can, spatula, etc. You should not waste time looking for the right element for work - the plant should not be left out of the ground for a long time.
  2. The plant needs to be watered abundantly. An hour after watering, remove the earthen ball along with the plant from the pot. To do this, turn the container over and tap on the edges of the bottom. In case of difficulty, help yourself with a knife or a special flat spatula. The goal is to cause as little damage as possible to the soil and preserve its structure.
  3. Pour drainage into a new pot (shards, expanded clay), pre-laying the drainage hole.
  4. We install the seized earthen lump in the container. It is important to put the plant strictly upright for normal development. You will definitely have gaps between the lump and the walls of the pot. They should be covered with prepared moist soil.
  5. We carry out soil compaction. Press the bulk soil with your fingers and form an even horizon of the earth.
  6. After the final placement of the flower, water it abundantly and place it in a place protected from direct sunlight. Shelf life is at least 1 week. Watering should be very careful, and you will have to spray the leaves every day.

Attention! When preparing a new soil, consult with a specialist. Even the most the best mix may adversely affect the development of a particular species. Therefore, be careful and provide a particular type of organism with suitable conditions for growth and development.


Post transplant care

You have transplanted a houseplant into a new (or cleaned) old pot. The soil has been replaced. Now it is important to provide him with care in the first period after the work.

To do this, you should follow these steps:

  • Constant spraying and watering the soil. You can not oversaturate the earth with moisture, but periodically providing the plant with water is extremely important for development.
  • Placement of the body in a special greenhouse. This will be required when identifying damage to the structure of the flower during transplantation.
  • Addition of special preparations to irrigation water. They should be used only if there are obvious factors indicating this.
  • Do not fertilize fresh soil for 2 to 3 months- this will lead to a glut of vitamins and oppression of the body.

Immediately after transplanting, the plant will get used to the new conditions, so rapid growth should not be expected. On the contrary, most likely, there will be a stop and slow development. Do not worry! After a short time, all processes stabilize.


Basic Mistakes

When working, it is important to take into account its needs for transplantation and provide it with optimal conditions. Among flower growers, a number of errors are common that lead to negative consequences(illness, slow growth, death):


  • Incorrect selection of soil type and mixture composition. This limits the supply of nutrients, disrupts the required balance of air and water. For the full development of the flower, the soil must meet the requirements of a particular species.
  • Transplantation with preservation of the transport soil. Often flower growers sell plants in special mix, which is not suitable for cultivation on long time. Therefore, you will have to completely get rid of the unknown soil and replace it with a new, suitable mixture.
  • It is impossible to prune the plant the day before, during the period and immediately after transplantation. This will cause him double stress and may lead to death.
  • Excessive hydration and the addition of special products. Most plants do not need vitamins and other substances during the transplantation process. These drugs are needed only and exclusively in case of damage and diseases of the body. You can't abuse them!
  • When transplanting, it is important to observe the depth of the position. If you place it deeper than in the last pot, it will limit the growth of the flower. With less depth, the root system can crawl out.

Even experienced growers make embarrassing mistakes. Prepare for transplanting - study the characteristics of a particular species and observe its behavior in the first weeks after being placed in a new soil.

  • Gradually increase the size and volume of the pot. A sharp jump to large capacities will lead to a slowdown in growth.
  • The clay pot should be placed in water overnight., and fill the drainage hole with shards before pouring new soil.
  • Choose a soil based on the preferences of a particular type. Universal mixtures may not meet the requirements, so flower growers resort to compiling their own compositions with the mandatory addition of peat.
  • If the roots are too tightly covered with an earthen ball or the root system is underdeveloped, then you will need to carefully clean it from adhering earth with a knife or fork.
  • Only adapted plants that have already become accustomed after transportation are subject to transplantation. Do not change the soil in the first days after acquiring a flower!
  • Be sure to place a layer of drainage at the bottom of the pot(its thickness varies depending on the type of flower).
  • Each species requires special attention to its root system: some plants require root pruning, in others it is strictly forbidden to trim the processes. Check with the experts for handling the roots.
  • The best pot material is clay. It provides proper air exchange and simplifies the development of the plant and work with it. Plastic counterparts often cause retarded development and disease.

Subject to the above rules, your plant will live the entire allotted time and will develop correctly and naturally.



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