Steps for transplanting succulent leaf seedlings into pots

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1. Timing of pot transplantation

2. Pot soil preparation

3. Transplanting

4. Post-transplant care

The succulent leaf seedlings should be ready for transplanting when they are 1-2 cm thick. At this time, the leaves of the mother plant are dry and have no nutritional supply, so they need to be removed as soon as possible. Prepare soil by mixing peat moss, sand and perlite to provide sufficient nutrients to ensure its growth. Put sand and perlite at the bottom of the pot, place the seedlings in and fill with soil. Do not water after filling the soil, water again after 2-3 days, and provide appropriate exposure to light.

1. Timing of repotting

As the leaf seedlings grow, they will absorb nutrients from the mother leaves. If the seedlings are transplanted too early, they will be nutritionally deficient and difficult to survive. If you move them too late, nutrients will be wasted. Generally, the seedlings can be transplanted into pots when they grow to 1-2 cm in size. At this time, the mother leaves have dried up and have no nutrient supply.

2. Pot soil preparation

The growth of seedlings requires certain nutrients, and the new roots need to breathe, so the pot soil must have certain drainage and air permeability. You can mix peat soil and river sand, and add a small amount of perlite. The proportion of peat soil should be slightly higher, which will allow the roots to grow better.

3. Transplanting

Carefully remove the seedlings from their original pots without damaging the roots and leaves, otherwise they will be difficult to recover. If the root system is too developed, you can prune it appropriately. Remove the dry mother leaves to prevent them from wasting nutrients. Then lay sand and perlite on the bottom of the pot, and add a little peat soil. After placing the plant upright, fill it with soil.

4. Post-transplantation care

After transplanting the leaf seedlings, it is not advisable to water them immediately. At this time, it is in the slow seedling stage and cannot adapt to changes in the environment. It can be watered 2-3 days after transplanting and exposed to appropriate light.

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