Rhododendron repotting time and precautions for repotting

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1. Pot changing time

2. Precautions

You can choose spring or autumn when repotting a cuckoo. Blind repotting may affect its survival. However, the frequency of repotting should not be too frequent. Generally, repotting once every two years is enough. Stop watering before changing the pot, and make the pot and soil breathable, otherwise it will hinder the breathing of the roots. Also prune off old and rotten roots, ventilate the pot after changing the pot, keep it out of the sun, and place it in a cool place.

1. Repotting time

Choose an appropriate time for repotting azaleas, and do not repot blindly. If you want to repot it, it is recommended to choose it in spring or autumn. These two times are its growing season, and it is easier to survive if you repot it. The frequency of repotting should not be too frequent. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to repot it once every two years. If the pot is not changed for a long time, the soil will become compacted, nutrients will be lacking, and there will be insufficient space in the pot, all of which will affect the normal growth of the rhododendron.

2. Precautions

1 . Stop watering: Stop watering two days before changing the pot, because it is not easy to remove the pot when the soil is moist. It is easier to remove the pot when the soil is dry, and it is not easy to damage the roots.

2. Choose potting soil: When changing pots, choose a slightly larger pot so that its root system can stretch better. The soil must also be sufficiently breathable and have good drainage capabilities, otherwise the roots of the plants will be unable to breathe and water accumulation will easily occur.

3. Pruning: When changing pots, you need to pay attention to root pruning. Diseased and old roots should be cut off, as well as roots that do not grow well under normal circumstances. Disinfection is also required after root pruning to avoid infection when potting.

4. Ventilation: After changing the basin, pay attention to maintaining ventilation. You need to put it in a cool environment first and wait for it to slowly settle into the basin. Only after it has been fed to the pot, can it slowly see the sun, but do not be exposed to strong light.

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