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When to repot

  • Repotting is recommended in March, April, and May in the spring, and September and October in the fall. After two or three years, roots may fill the pot and some yellow cotyledon may appear due to insufficient nourishment. Repotting is considered necessary when the roots come up above the soil surface or go through the bottom of the pot.
  • Select a new pot that is 20-30% larger than the old pot, but avoid one that is too big, as that might cause overgrowth of the roots.
  • Separate the plant from the pot without injuring roots by tapping the rim of the pot lightly with a rubber hammer.
  • Cut off rotten and old roots and get rid of about 20% of the topsoil. Do not cut the roots excessively, or the plant's leaves may turn yellow.
  • Mix soil and fertilizer, fill about 80-90% of the bowl and tamp it down.
  • Once repotted, the plant does not need sunlight immediately, as this might cause withering. Slowly expose it in a bright indoor area.
  • You can also use cultured soil in which soil, perlite, vermiculite, and peat moss are well mixed.
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