Is it okay to repot succulents without changing the soil? Is wet soil or dry soil better?

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1. Is it possible

2. Is wet soil or dry soil better?

You cannot repot succulents without changing the soil. The purpose of repotting is to replace the soil with no nutrients and bacteria into a suitable flower pot. If you only change the pot without changing the soil, the plant will still not be able to absorb nutrients after repotting, and may even be infected by bacteria again. Therefore, you must change the soil when changing the pot. It is best to use wet soil when changing soil, but if the area itself is very humid, dry soil can be used.

1. Is it possible?

When repotting succulents, you must change the soil. The purpose of repotting is to replace the non-nutritious soil and create a flower pot of a suitable size. When repotting, many gardeners just shake off the old soil and put it in the pot directly. This is a wrong approach. You should clean up the soil from the roots of the plants and cut off the withered and rotten roots before putting them in the pot.

Also, if you need to change the pot due to infestation by pests and diseases , it is even more necessary to change the soil. If the old soil is still used, the bacteria in the soil will still exist, and the plants will still be infected again if they are repotted.

2. Is it better to use wet soil or dry soil?

Generally, it is better to use wet soil. When changing pots, the roots of the plants need to be dried after pruning them and disinfecting them with chemicals. In this case, wet soil can be used. Of course, the soil should not be too wet. Spray water appropriately and it is best to be in a slightly humid state. However, the use of wet soil or dry soil is also related to the climate. If the area itself is very hot and humid, black rot will easily occur when using wet soil.

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