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What days to transplant indoor plants. Features and rules for transplanting indoor flowers. Transplanting capricious and whimsical plants

Perennial ornamental plants are rightfully loved by many homeowners and are actively used by them in landscaping. Since these crops do not need to be sown annually, grow seedlings and transfer them to a permanent place, flowering and decorative deciduous perennials significantly save the grower's time and energy.

All of them are divided into two large groups:

• wintering, that is, those that are not afraid winter cold and experience them in their flowerbed or alpine hill;
• not wintering, requiring annual digging and storage under special conditions until the next growing season.

The second group includes dahlias, as well as other species, most of which are bulbous. These cultures need a personal approach. But what about those that do not need annual extraction from the ground and grow well in one place for several years?

None green plant cannot be completely ignored. Even the most unpretentious perennials- not an exception. Plants make you happy first good growth and excellent decoration. But after some time, the florist notices that:

• perennials bloom less;
• once lush curtains in the center are thinning;
• plants gradually take over neighboring areas.

In this case, a perennial culture requires transplantation and rejuvenation. How, when and with what frequency is it better to carry out this procedure?

The frequency of transplanting perennial ornamental crops

Each perennial has its own time when it is time for him to leave his familiar place.

The shortest interval between transplants is in feathery carnations, coreopsis, pyrethrum, some varieties of perennial violets and primrose (). The same applies to thyme and oregano, often planted in flower beds and in mixborders. After 2-3 years, these plants need to be seated. The reason for the rapid loss of decorativeness is that, aging, the roots of plants begin to rise above the ground level, in the center of the curtain a bald spot is formed from last year's dried roots and stems. This effect leads to a deterioration in the nutrition of the living parts of the perennial, its development occurs only on the periphery and gradually fades. Therefore, adult curtains are periodically dug up, carefully divided, and the resulting parts are planted, sprinkled with fertile soil on top.

Loved by many for their luxurious fragrance and graceful flowers, other decorative varieties of lilies, as well as irises with a superficial root system, are transplanted a year or two less often.

If this is not done, after 4–5 years, the scaly bulbs of lilies and rhizomes of irises are so deeply buried in the soil that the sprouts formed on them turn out to be weak and refuse to bloom.

Up to 6–7 years old hosts, herbaceous peonies grow in one place without visible problems. perennial phlox, astilbes and, unpretentious bright daylilies and other crops, in which powerful rhizomes are found during digging, providing plants with everything necessary for growth and flowering for many years. When transplanting a large specimen, it is possible and necessary to disassemble it in order to obtain young planting material.

When is the best time to transplant perennials?

Transplantation and propagation by division of rhizomes is carried out in spring or autumn:

• In the first case, plants tolerate the procedure best of all, carried out from the second half of April to the first days of May.
• The second time there is an opportunity to transfer perennials to a new place from August to September.

The choice of one or another option depends on the planted crop. Plants blooming in the second half of summer are best transplanted with the onset of heat, and, conversely, when buds appear in spring, transplantation is postponed until autumn.

Many flower growers prefer to dedicate the end of summer and the beginning of autumn to the care of perennials for the simplest and most understandable reason. During this period, they have more free time for such a pleasant, but rather troublesome work.

However, with the autumn transplant experienced growers pose serious risks. If a little late, then perennials that have not rooted again before the cold weather may suffer or even die in winter. Therefore, the procedure is always consistent with the long-term weather forecast, taking into account the frost resistance of crops and the climatic features of the region. It is better if during the transplantation there will be dry weather with an air temperature of at least 12-15 degrees.

Features of transplanting plants with different measles system

perennial plants with a shallow root system or with fibrous roots that do not go deep underground, digging and transplanting is not difficult. Even the loss of some part in this case will not harm, since this is how the reproduction of the culture takes place. The foregoing fully applies to violets, pyrethrum and nivyanik, rudbeckia and echinacea, numerous types of ornamental and spicy plants belonging to the family of lamb, for example, monard, oregano, lofant, lemon balm and.

It is best to transplant such plants in the fall, when they are clearly visible, and the dried above-ground part can be cut off without regret, damaged or rotten rhizomes can be removed. Large curtains are divided so that the resulting parts take root after planting and give new shoots.

They do the same with irises, peonies, lilies of the valley, and bergenia. The roots of these plants are outwardly different in appearance, but in the presence of potential points of growth, the delenki will soon give independent sprouts.

The most difficult thing is the transplantation of perennial crops with a tap root system. An example is Persian poppies and dicentres, lupins, delphiniums and aquilegia, which are extremely sensitive to root damage, but do not grow as much as their counterparts with fibrous rhizomes. Therefore, it is better not to disturb such cultures without the need, but only carefully separate the daughter plants that form at the base of the rosette.

Video about transplanting perennial flowers

To properly comply with the transplant conditions, the grower must determine the classification and type of his green pet. Moisture-loving and fast-growing flowers require frequent transplants. Drought-tolerant plants, on the other hand, do not tolerate excessive disturbance.

For each species, the selection of the substrate should be individual. Failure to comply with the conditions necessary for the development of the root system can lead to impaired growth and development, yellowing and shedding of leaves and buds.

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Reasons and optimal timing

Transplanting and rooting in new soil is always stressful for indoor flowers, so the procedure should be as gentle as possible. The root system is the vulnerable part of the plant. Excessive anxiety, as well as lack of attention, are equally harmful to a green pet.

Signs of a need for a transplant

There are three most common reasons for which a plant needs to be transplanted:

• overgrown root system;
• symptoms of a disease or the presence of pests;
• the need to replace the transport substrate.

When roots appear in the drainage hole of the pot, the earthen lump must be removed by gently tapping on the walls of the pot. If it is hard and tightly braided with roots, then the plant needs to be transplanted into a pot of a larger diameter.

If the flower suddenly became lethargic, the leaves lost their luster and turned pale, perhaps pests appeared in the roots or the soil was waterlogged. In this case, a transplant is also necessary.

Plants that are sold in stores are kept in a light substrate intended for transportation. Stock nutrients it is minimal, so the flower needs to be transplanted into more suitable soil.

Planning for seasonal transplants

Fast growing and young houseplants need to be repotted annually. Adult specimens are transplanted as they grow (after 2-3 years), especially large ones - after 3-5 years.

The most optimal time of the year for this procedure:

• spring;
• autumn.

Spring is the beginning growing season when the plant, rested in winter, is full of energy, ready for the development of the root system and the formation of new shoots.

From February to May - best time for spring transplant. In July and August, you can transplant succulents whose flowering period has ended. In autumn, on the contrary, the plant prepares for a dormant period, but before winter it will have enough time to take root in the new soil and prepare for spring growth. In September and October, it is quite possible to disturb the plants again, and in November it is no longer worth doing this without special need.

Transplanting indoor flowers during the formation of buds and flowering is highly undesirable: the buds will fall off, and the blooming flowers will wither before the deadline. An exception can be made only when pests have appeared in the soil or rotting of the roots has begun as a result of waterlogging of the earthen coma. In this case, you have to save the plant, and it is better to remove the flowers and buds so that all forces are focused on restoring the root system.

Plants bought in the store are best transplanted after a while. The conditions of their detention have changed several times during the move and storage, so the transplant may be the last stress that they may not survive. Flowers should get used to the atmosphere of the new home.

Transplant according to the lunar calendar

During transplantation, home flowers are easy to injure. Damage to the roots, except in cases of systematic pruning, adversely affects the development of the plant, but this can be avoided by following the lunar calendar.

Everything on the planet is subject to the influence of the Moon, and the greater the water content in a living organism, the greater its dependence on lunar cycles. In plants, the direction of sap flow depends on the phase of the moon. The period when it is directed to the upper parts of plants, stems and leaves is considered favorable. The root system during this period is somewhat dehydrated, the roots become plastic, and the flower tolerates the transplant more easily.

The movement of water to the stem and leaves occurs during the growth of the moon; in the waning phase, the plants should not be disturbed.

There are special lunar calendars for transplanting indoor plants. Using them, you can reduce the risk of damage during various manipulations with flowers at home.

Choice of container and substrate

When choosing dishes, you need to proceed from the needs of the plant. First, it is recommended to choose the required size and material, and then the color and pattern of the pot.

From the ground with garden plot must be discarded so as not to infect flowers with pests and diseases.

Requirements for the pot

The size of the pot should be 2-3 centimeters larger than the previous one. The purchase of dishes for indoor flowers "for growth" is unacceptable: this will lead to acidification of the soil, the appearance of diseases and pests.

At the bottom of the pot should be a drainage hole for moisture and a tray where it will collect, and the plant - to absorb it as needed.

The material from which the pot is made can be of three types:

• ceramic or clay;
• plastic;
• glass.

Clay or ceramic pots are suitable for flowers that are not too sensitive to temperature changes at the roots. They are quite massive and will not allow a flower with a heavy and high crown to fall. Over time, an ugly white or greenish coating appears on the walls of clay containers. But in such a pot, the flower feels comfortable, and its roots “breathe” better through the walls.

Plastic dishes are more practical and easier to clean. It is optimally suited for plants that do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature at the roots, and very small flowers with not yet developed, delicate roots. Plastic pots are relatively inexpensive and convenient to buy for fast growing flowers.

Glass pots are not as practical, but are suitable for plants that like light soil and light at the roots. These are all types of orchids. Glassware is also used for growing on colored hydroponics.

Optimal shape flower pot- classical, in the form of a cone, it is more convenient when transplanting and in the process of caring for a flower. In the proposed variety, you can find square, rectangular flowerpots, and even with a narrowed top. Choosing the latter option, you need to understand that the overgrown root system will take up all the space inside the container, and the dishes will have to be broken during transplantation.

Suitable soil

There are universal substrates, and it is believed that they are suitable for all types of plants. But it is not easy to agree with this statement, since the difference in soil requirements, for example, for cacti, cyperus and geraniums is obvious.

Conventionally, all indoor plants can be divided into 5 groups in accordance with the conditions of maintenance and soil selection for them:

• cacti and succulents;
• decorative leafy;
• blooming;
• moisture-loving;
• epiphytes.

The first type requires heavy turf-based soil with some coarse-grained sand and clay. The ratio of parts in the mixture varies and depends on the varieties of cacti, their origin (desert or forest). The soil mixture for succulents contains less clay and sand, they grow well in soddy soil. All of these plants cannot tolerate acidic, peaty substrates, a sign of which is a greenish coating on the topsoil.

Plants with decorative leaves need a mixture of soddy and leafy soil with a part of peat rich in nitrogen. In different proportions, it is suitable for dracaena, chlorophytum, coleus, ficus, dieffenbachia, ivy and other species.

Flowering plants are the most demanding on the availability of nutrients; mixtures based on leafy soil with the addition of soddy soil, clay and peat are suitable for them. Such a composition will contribute to the development of the crown of the plant, the formation of new shoots with peduncles and buds in roses, pelargoniums, begonias, violets, camellias, azaleas, cyclamens and other flowers.

For optimal development moisture-loving species, peaty, slightly acidified soil with small parts of leafy or sod land. These are cyperus, callas, ferns.

Epiphytes in natural conditions are fixed and grow on other plants, old trees, large tree-like vines, rotting wood residues. Hence the rather specific requirements for the conditions for the development of the root system: air, light and loose, with the addition of pieces of wood, the substrate. Epiphytic plants include orchids, bromeliads, some types of ferns and even cacti.

General rules

To carry out transplantation work, it is necessary to determine the set of tools, the type and method of transplantation. This will help to quickly and effectively cope with the procedure and not harm the health of the plant.

Necessary set of tools and preparations

In the process of transplantation, surprises may arise: damage to the root part of the stem, rot, pests. Some plants are poisonous, such as dieffenbachia. Therefore, for a transplant, in addition to a flower and a pot, you need:

• latex gloves;
• drainage;
• scissors;
• small spatula;
• wooden stick to remove the earth;
• potassium permanganate solution;
• Activated carbon.

It is necessary to prepare dense cellophane or other moisture-proof material on which it will be possible to place tools for the transplantation procedure.

Types of transplant

Flower growers identify 3 ways to competently and professionally transplant a plant into a new pot:

• transshipment;
• with partial replacement of land;
• with a complete replacement of the earth, washing and pruning of the roots.

The first method is the simplest, it is used when the plant has completely "grown" out of the pot, the overgrown roots have filled the entire space old crockery and there is little land left. In this case, the flower is simply moved to a new, larger container. The roots need to be shaken slightly - this will help free them from the remnants of the earth and contribute to development after transplantation.

Partial replacement of the earth is necessary if there is enough soil in the pot, but it has exhausted its useful resource, is depleted and is not a nutrient medium for the flower. We must try to free root system from the ground, using a wooden stick, so as not to damage healthy roots. Dried and darkened roots are cut with a knife, if they are hard, small ones can be cut with scissors. Plants bought in a store and growing in a transport substrate need partial soil replacement.

Complete soil replacement, washing, root pruning and disinfection are needed if the green pet has been attacked by pests or root rot as a result of improper watering. In this condition, the earth must be completely removed, and the roots washed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or another disinfectant. Decayed areas must be cut off and sprinkled with crushed activated carbon. Only after that the plant can be placed in a new soil.

Extraction from the pot

When removing from an old pot, it is important not to damage the flower. In no case should you pull it by the stem. Before transplanting, the soil must be moistened. This is necessary so that the earth and roots are extracted in a single lump, and not crumble into several fragments.

Carefully tapping on the walls and bottom of the pot, you need to separate the roots from the walls. If the drainage hole at the bottom is large, you can lightly press through it on an earthen ball, then, tilting the pot and holding the root mass, push the flower out of the container.

You can not remove the plant with a knife. The roots must be cleaned of excess earth, if necessary, cut dry and rotten, rinse and disinfect the root mass. The resulting damage and cuts are sprinkled with crushed activated carbon to avoid decay. After that, the plant is ready to be placed in a new container.

Placement of the plant in a new container

Drainage should be placed at the bottom of the pot. You can buy expanded clay at the store or just use pieces of a broken clay pot. On a drainage hole that is too large, you need to put a shard from the same pot, otherwise the earth will spill out.

The amount of drainage depends on the type of flower and on subsequent watering. So, dracaena does not tolerate excess moisture at the roots, but the earthen lump must be sufficiently moistened, so drainage can be up to 1/5 of the volume of the container. The cactus also does not tolerate moisture, but requires minimal watering, and there should not be much drainage at the bottom of the pot.



Holding the flower by the stem and straightening the roots, you need to evenly, slightly crushing, distribute the earth in the container. Do not leave gaps between the roots. 1.5-2 centimeters from above remain unfilled for ease of watering.

Sometimes expanded clay is also poured in the upper part of the pot so that the soil does not dry out too quickly and looks more aesthetically pleasing.

Care

After the manipulations, the plant is watered, except for those cases when it was necessary to cut out part of the rotten roots and sprinkle them with crushed activated charcoal. Affected roots should dry out and heal, so such a plant should receive moisture through the leaves: they must be actively sprayed.

It is also recommended to process the upper part of the soil with a spray gun, not allowing it to dry out, but not over-wetting it either. If necessary, the flower can be covered with transparent polyethylene, placing supports inside the pot - you get a kind of greenhouse.

Active sunlight newly transplanted plants will be damaged, they need to be shaded. For 1-2 weeks, the flower can be removed from the windowsill. When the leaves become bright and elastic, new buds appear and swell on the stems, the plant can be returned to its permanent place.

In any home, indoor plants create a special comfort. They help a person to calm down and relax. Some plants help in curing diseases. In order for indoor plants to please with their views and flowers, they need to be bestowed with love, transplanted correctly, and taken care of in time. To many people, transplanting houseplants seems like a common thing. But it has its own characteristics, without which the plant will not survive. When is it better to transplant indoor flowers, and what kind of land is needed - you need to know about this and do it correctly. There are other features regarding the transplantation of capricious indoor plants.

How the plant will feel depends on the right soil and its quality. This choice must be taken seriously. Indoor plants do not tolerate ordinary soil from the garden, as every year they bring a lot of mineral fertilizers with a high salt content.



The best soil for transplanting plants will be the earth that the moles have loosened. It does not contain insects, but has enough nutrients. Such soil can be taken from the forest - this is the top layer of the earth. But any soil must be sterilized to rid it of germs and pests.

What is the correct sterilization of the earth:

1. 1 Put the soil in a metal container with a layer of no more than 15 cm.
2. 2 Place the container in the water bath for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Place the soil in the oven on a low rimmed baking sheet. Set the temperature in the oven to 90 degrees and hold the earth for 10 minutes, covering the container with foil. With too large capacities, it is better to increase the time.

In order not to spend a lot of time and effort, you can buy ready-made soil mixture in the shop. It is better not to purchase universal mixtures that are supposedly suitable for any occasion. This land is only used for unpretentious plants. This mixture can be used for transshipment of plants, when it is necessary to sprinkle mixtures on several plants.

If you really want to make a plant good conditions, then choose a special soil that is suitable only for a particular type of plant.

Transplant container - choice

Sometimes it is difficult to understand how to properly transplant indoor flowers, and what capacity they need. If this is done incorrectly, then the plant may not be accepted. First you need to find out the size of the container. Flowers with strong roots will not suffice in a small pot. A small room color will feel bad and flourish in a large bulk dish. If the pot is not chosen in size, then the plant may not have enough moisture or there will be an excess of it.

The selected dishes should be a couple of centimeters larger, otherwise the plant will not master all the soil at once. If, after transplantation, they began to wither and wither, then the problem is usually due to the fact that the roots of the plant began to rot. If you see it in time and take action, then you can save favorite plant. It is necessary to carefully dig it out, remove the damaged roots and transplant the flower into a small bowl.

Bulky pots are suitable for mature plants that do not like transplanting to another place. Palm trees are planted in large buckets, and fresh soil is added to them annually. Before backfilling, you need to remove a little old earth.



Lovers of clay pots pay attention to the fact that the material is porous. The air in them moves easily, and excess water evaporates, a lot of salt does not settle into the soil. Such containers have a large mass, which prevents them from falling from the touch of pets or drafts. Ceramic pots last a long time.

Plastic pots are cheaper than ceramic pots. They are easy to wash, clean, have a small weight. Different colors of plastic make it possible to choose for any room, to make an original composition.

When choosing a material, you need to know that the pores in clay pots contribute to better cooling due to more intense evaporation. Therefore, if the plants are thermophilic, then clay containers require warming. The disadvantages of ceramic containers include such a factor that water of increased hardness leaves salt stains on clay, which spoil the appearance.

There are several ways to remove stains on a ceramic surface:

1. 1 Rub the pot with potato peels, then rinse and let dry.
2. 2 Dilute detergent and put the pot in it for 15 minutes. Scrub the surface of the pot with a stiff brush. Then dissolve the bleach in water in a ratio of 1:10, rinse the container with it, then rinse clean water and dry.

Ceramics serves as a material for pots. This item is designed to create decorations, and it is not suitable for planting indoor plants. This is due to the fact that the surface is covered with glaze, which does not allow air to pass through and does not allow the plant to breathe. In addition, there are no holes in the pots for moisture drainage.

Plastic pots are characterized by the following parameters:

1. 1 Keep moisture for a long time, so you need to correctly calculate the time of irrigation and fertilization. IN plastic pots plant roots often rot.
2. 2 Indoor plants are not recommended to be left in the sun in plastic pots - the plants will overheat.
3. 3 It is better to choose light-colored plastic containers, they reflect excess heat.



The transplant is usually done in spring period. But sometimes an urgent transplant is needed in the following cases:

1. 1 The plant has slowed down growth, although top dressing and microclimate are at the optimal level.
2. 2 The earth dries out quickly and the roots penetrate through the drainage holes.
3. 3 A store-bought flower grows in peat.
4. 4 Pot damage.

The frequency of transplantation depends on the variety and condition. Plants that grow quickly and have many leaves need to be repotted every year. Sometimes they need to be transplanted more often if the roots quickly fill the volume of the dishes.

Cacti and tree flowers need transplanting once every 2 years. Young plants with flowers need more frequent repotting.

Transplantation is carried out in the following order:

1. 1 Water the plant the day before transplanting.
2. 2 Prepare a new pot, tools, drainage, charcoal and soil in advance.
3. 3 The clay pot must be soaked in water so that after planting the plant it does not absorb water.
4. 4 To fill the drainage holes, you will need pebbles or expanded clay with a layer of about 2 cm.
5. 5 Next, they pour the earth, in the center above, and along the edges below.
6. 6 Pull the plant out of the old pot together with the ground.
7. 7 Gently clean the roots with a brush, cut off rotten roots. Treat the cut points with wood ash.
8. 8 Place the plant in a new container, spread the root system evenly.
9. 9 Cover carefully with earth, leaving open root collar. The earth should not be at the level of the edges of the pot.

Transplantation of plants that bloom is carried out after the flowers fall. This is an important point, since when transplanting a plant along with flowers, they will quickly fall off. The transplant process for a plant is stressful. Therefore, it is better to wait until the flowering period is over.

One of the methods of transplantation can be called transshipment. This is a gentle option for relocating delicate houseplant species. Transshipment differs from a simple transplant in that the flower is placed in a larger pot with its old clod of earth.



In this case, do not forget to put a drainage layer of pebbles and add fertile land. Transshipment is an easier way to transplant plants, in which the roots are not damaged. A new pot needs to be prepared with a larger diameter of 4 cm. This allows you to increase the space around the roots. This transplant option is usually used for those plants that are especially sensitive to root disturbance.

Post transplant care

When the work on transplanting plants is completed, they need to be watered, sprayed with water and put in the shade for a week. If the roots had severe rot damage, then the plants do not need to be watered. Succulents also do not require watering, they have tissues to store water.

Cacti at the bottom of the stem are covered with fine gravel. To the ground moisture-loving plants put some moss. During plant adaptation frequent watering Not needed, a little spray is enough. Top dressing is applied after three months, but for now there are enough nutrients in the soil.

The best time to transplant

Experienced specialists in the field of indoor plant breeding believe that there is a certain time when indoor flowers can be transplanted. Not everyone knows, but the growth of plants and their condition depends on the phase of the moon. Successful adaptation indoor flower depends on what phase and sign of the zodiac the moon is currently located.

Astrologers develop lunar calendars every year. In them you can find suitable and unfavorable days for plant transplantation work. Houseplants should not be transplanted if there is a full moon in the sky. It is recommended to make a transplant if the phase of the moon is on the rise. During this period, nutrients pass faster to the leaves, stems and roots, which has a beneficial effect on the roots.

When the Moon is located in the signs of Cancer, Pisces and Taurus, then indoor plants will take root regardless of the phase of the moon. These zodiac signs are the most fertile. It is recommended to study the lunar calendar in advance before transplanting.

Transplanting capricious and whimsical plants

There are types of houseplants that are sensitive to all changes in growth, root damage and transplants. In such cases, you need to carefully and carefully follow the recommendations of specialists. Consider when it is possible to transplant indoor plants of whimsical and capricious species, using the example of orchids and roses.

One of the most capricious indoor plants can be called orchids. Caring for and transplanting them at home requires special care. To transplant Phalaenopsis orchids, you need to have the skills of a surgeon during a complex operation.



Work on transplanting orchids should be carried out in a timely manner, with the wear of the substrate. This is usually required after 3 years, but not during the flowering period. If you already need to transplant orchids, and they bloom, you must wait until the end of flowering. When buying this type of orchid from the store, check with the seller when it was planted so that you can plan when to repot it next.

We list the basic rules for transplanting orchids that must be observed:

1. 1 The best time to transplant is spring. This allows the plant to quickly adapt and strengthen the root system in the new soil.
2. 2 Land must be bought in special garden shops. After purchase, it is better to treat it with disinfectants.
3. 3 Pot will be required from transparent material to allow sunlight to reach the roots. Before planting, the pot must be thoroughly washed with detergent.
4. 4 When transplanting an orchid, much attention is paid to the root system. After removing the plant from old container, the roots must be washed and a thorough inspection should be carried out. Normal condition orchids are characterized by densely woven roots.
5. 5 Before transplanting, the flower should be placed in a warm solution of potassium permanganate. After a few minutes, the ingrown bark and substrate will be easier to remove.
6. 6 Dried and rotten roots must be removed. The knife must be wiped with alcohol before cutting. After the cut, these places must be disinfected with activated charcoal or cinnamon.
7. 7 After such procedures, the orchid should be put at rest for several hours. This promotes wound healing. The orchid must dry to prevent rotting.
8. 8 In a new pot, you need to put drainage, pre-treated and disinfected. The plant must be planted exactly in the center of the container, filling all the roots in the middle.
9. 9 The upper roots do not need to be covered with earth too much. The stem, leaning to the side, must be carefully tied up.
10. 10 After transplanting, the orchid needs to be watered warm water in the shower.

Houseplant specialists grow roses at home. This is very tender plant. To make it bring joy for a long time, carefully study all the requirements for caring for them. The main and important point is the transplantation of roses.



This procedure is needed after buying them in the store. But do not immediately transplant roses, they need to adapt and rest. Then it is necessary to carry out prevention related to the fight against pests and diseases. This is an important point, without which the subsequent work does not make sense.

As a preventive measure, you can use soapy water, which you need to process the leaves. Then the foam is washed off with clean water. A contrast shower before transplantation is very beneficial for roses. First, it must be put for 30 minutes in a large bowl of water. Then douse it with warm water for 5 minutes, and the same time with cool water.

All inflorescences before transplantation are removed. The rest of the conditions for transplanting roses do not differ from other plants.

When caring for indoor plants, you need to know that they feel the attitude of people. They respond to a good attitude with lush flowers and rapid growth. Without love, plants can die, regardless of careful care.

The process of transplanting indoor plants is not a difficult task, but rather laborious, requiring some preparation. In order for the transplantation of indoor flowers without damage mother plant, A new flower took root painlessly, a number of conditions should be observed.

In this article, we will share tips on how to transplant indoor flowers at home and talk about the rules for transplanting indoor plants.

Conditions for transplanting indoor flowers

Not all indoor flowers require repotting. Many flowers thrive in pots that seem too small for them. Some plants will flower best when in a cramped pot. Others, such as bromeliads, are unlikely to ever need a transplant at all.

There are several conditions indicating that it is time to transplant the plant in larger pot. The most obvious of these is if the roots begin to grow through the drainage hole, and the compost dries quickly, which requires frequent watering. Perhaps the most obvious symptom is that stem and leaf growth slows down significantly in spring and summer despite regular feeding.

If the plant has outgrown the pot, you will see a lot of tangled roots, but not much compost. If this is not the case, then simply return the pot to its place or replace it.

How to transplant a single indoor flower

For a variety of reasons, especially in the case of large single plants and supported specimens, transplanting can be inconvenient or impossible. In a pot with a single flower, the soil should be renewed every spring, carefully removing the top 3-5 cm and replacing with fresh compost.

Before transplanting an indoor flower, wait until the roots have time to strengthen. It is best to transplant plants before the dormant period. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one - too much of a difference will result in stunted growth. First you need to prepare everything - pots, compost, watering cans, etc.

How to transplant indoor flowers: transplant rules

1. If the pot has been used before, it must be thoroughly washed. A new clay pot should be soaked overnight in water before use.

2. If a clay pot is used, cover the drain hole with sherds (pot or brick fragments). Place a small layer of compost over the shards.

3. Before you properly transplant indoor flowers, water them. After an hour, remove it from the pot, holding the surface of the soil with the fingers of one hand. Turn over and gently tap the rim on the table. Run a knife around the edges if necessary. Remove the pot with the other hand.

4. Remove old shards. Carefully straighten tangled outer roots. Remove any rotten roots, but at all costs try to preserve the root system as much as possible.

5. Place the plant in the new pot on top of the compost bed and gradually fill in the area around the root ball with slightly damp compost.

6. Compact the compost with your thumbs, adding it to the level of the base of the stem. Tap the pot on the table a few times to help the compost settle.

7. Water thoroughly and keep in the shade for about a week, misting the leaves daily to keep them from wilting. Then place the plant in its usual place and provide normal care.

One of the important stages in the care of indoor flowers is their transplantation. This process requires some knowledge and tips. The material below will allow you to transplant the plant into another pot without errors.

Transplanting to indoor flowers acts reassuringly, they do not get sick and grow well. special effort this does not require, it is enough to devote one or two days to the flowers to please with their appearance all season.

After the transplant, pets feel more cheerful

Being in pots, they grow and develop, because of this, plants require a larger pot.

This procedure must be carried out annually, otherwise the soil is depleted. The instance will not receive the trace elements necessary for normal growth. Replacing the soil will help fill the lack of nutrients.

Useful tips will help right and without harm growth states, replant the pet.

When can I transplant a home flower

The best time of year to transplant is spring. During this period, the root system of flowers is well developed, they are easier to tolerate stressful situations.

It happens that you need to do this at a different time - in summer, late autumn or winter (in November - December).

It all depends on the condition, sometimes the procedure allows you to save the variety from death. Therefore, now there are no strict requirements regarding this issue.


Sick specimens can be helped by transshipment
• It should be noted that indoor specimens under the age of 3 years require an annual transplant.
• If transplanted flowers in summer, they will need additional watering and spraying until the adapted period has passed.
• In winter, it is better to give rest, moderate watering and access to sunlight.

You can not transplant during the flowering period, it is better to wait out this period. If the flowers are sick and require an urgent transplant, it is recommended to cut the inflorescences.

How to understand that a plant needs a transplant

Definitely needs to be transplanted flowers bought in the store. Let the flower get used to the room where it will develop for the next time. Depending on the plant, the subtleties must be checked with the seller, since each option has its own characteristics.

By outward signs You can determine whether a transplant is needed by the following signs:

• if the plant has grown out of a container, its dimensions are not compatible with its dimensions;
• in case of a painful appearance, if leaves fall or turn yellow;
• needed when the soil is acidified, this can be determined by changing the color of the soil, a brown coating appears on the surface;
• if the flower has been without a transplant for several years, after that it will regain its former beauty;
• plants that it is impossible to transplant due to their large dimensions, they are sprinkled with fertile soil on top.

Some flower growers summer period they take the plants into the garden so that they do not get sick when they are transferred to the house, they must be transplanted. Being, all summer on fresh air, flowers can catch an infection.

If this happens, the roots are processed medicines. Transplanting several times a year is detrimental to many indoor flowers.

This method is suitable only for fast growing species that can be transplanted at any time of the year.


Planting in the garden increases the chances of flower diseases

Rules and good conditions for transplantation

Before transplanting, you need to purchase pots, prepare the soil and the necessary auxiliary materials. Decide which ones require a transplant and strictly follow the recommendations:

• The new pot should be 1-2 cm larger in diameter. For fast-growing ones, 2-3 cm larger than the previous pot. You can determine which pot you need with the help of a trick - the old one should easily fit into the new one.
• The next step is to take out of the pot, before that it must be well watered in advance. The extra moisture will allow the plant to be taken out very easily.
• Inspect the roots thoroughly, it is better to cut off the damaged areas. Treat if there are diseases special tool or a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
• Put a drainage layer of expanded clay or any other material on the bottom of the pot. Pour the soil on top with a layer of 2-3 cm.
• Place in a pot. Place it in the center, fill the soil. Tamp and water abundantly. If necessary, tie up the trunk.
• A few days after transplant the plant is better not to disturb. After a week, the soil should be loosened, the pet should be sprayed and lightly watered. It is not necessary to strongly moisten the soil, since during the procedure there was abundant watering.

Transplanting with the preservation of the old earthy coma is called transshipment

Subsequent care of the transplanted specimen consists in regular watering. It must be sprayed and fertilized. These measures allow you to always have beautiful and vitality-filled pots with indoor plants indoors.

Pot

Flower shops often sell flowers in small and unsuitable for growing pots. Transplant better in clay or plastic with holes in the bottom of the pots.

They should be bigger size absolutely clean. If another plant grew in a pot earlier, it should be washed well with soda and dried.

The right fertilizer

Ready soil for indoor flowers does not require fertilizer. If you prepare the soil yourself, it should consist of a third of peat and sand. It will be very good if biohumus is added to the soil.

He will allow enrich the soil with organically useful substances.

Can be prepared at home eggshell crush it and add it to the soil. The amount of biohumus for flower pots in relation to the soil 1:4.

Gardeners who harvest fallen leaves for humus can add this substance to the soil.

If the earth is taken from the garden, it can first be roasted in the oven at high power - this will rid the soil of microbes. It can be diluted with more fertile land taken in a forest plantation.

Common mistakes when transplanting indoor plants

The transplant process is simple, however, inexperienced flower growers can make many mistakes. After which, it would seem healthy plant fades. The reasons may be the mistakes that were made at the main stage:

• Abundant watering during the first days. It is not necessary to do this, waterlogging will lead to rotting of the roots.
• After transplanting, you do not need to put the pot on the window with sunny side. Direct Sun rays can leave burns on the leaves.
• If don't pick up the pot, there will be too much space. The root system cannot cope with the amount of moisture that will come from the soil.

There will be no mistakes if you approach this process with preparation, there is no need to rush. By following step by step, omitting the mistakes of others, you can grow beautiful plants.

An increase in the rate of watering leads to stagnation of moisture and rotting of the roots. The sun is detrimental to the direct effect on the foliage. Too big pot no less harmful than too small and cramped

Indoor flowers are always a joy to the eye and soul. A small oasis in the apartment is able to calm the nerves and purify the air in the room at any time, as everyone knows that home plants have useful qualities and properties. That is why every housewife loves to engage in crop production. Moreover, many types of flowers are unpretentious in their care, and their health does not depend on the humidity and climate in the room.

It has long been customary to associate all thoughts and sense of planting and farming with the calendar schedule. And not in vain, because, of course, at a time when the earth is covered with snow caps, she sleeps. Therefore, both gardening and home floriculture are usually started in spring.

In order for an indoor flower to be green and beautiful at any time, regardless of the season, you need to provide it with regular, high-quality care. Timely transplantation is the key to the favorable development and growth of the root system and, of course, the plant itself. Fertilizer treatment and proper watering- also require uniformity and regularity, and if these conditions are not met, the green window inhabitant may die. To make a competent transportation of a flower or its cuttings to another pot, you need to know the time when it is appropriate and worth doing.

The degree of need for a plant transplant can be determined not only by the growth of its foliage, but also by its appearance and root system.

To check if it is time for a green pet to go to another, more spacious container, water it and carefully, trying not to damage the spine, remove it from the pot. If the root system has grown abundantly and densely, braiding the soil around it, transplanting is a green light.

How else to understand that a houseplant requires a change of "place of residence"?

It is possible to determine that the flower has become cramped and ill in the old pot by the following identifying features:

• Settled soil and bulging of the overgrown root system to the surface.
• The plant began to grow poorly and give cuttings.
• Yellow foliage. With this sign, it is necessary to exclude the presence of a disease in a plant, a lack of moisture inflow, and the appearance of pests.
• During flowering, the buds of the plant became noticeably smaller than before.
• The flower stopped growing altogether.
• The flower is cramped in a pot.
• Earth oxide has occurred - this sign can be identified by a whitish coating on the inner walls of the pot, as well as by bad smell emanating from the ground.
• The previous transplant of the plant was carried out a very long time ago.
• The leaves began to turn yellow and fall off.
• The flower has just been bought. Since the shops sell plants in pots with soil unsuitable for growing, it should be replaced.
• Depletion of the earth. In this case, the flower will begin to wither and dry out, as it does not receive the necessary amount of trace elements necessary for the growth and development of the root system and the bush itself.

Transplantation, as a process that is not entirely natural in nature, is painful for a houseplant, and proper care for it in the first days after the procedure is an essential condition for subsequent growth. Both planting in the garden and home planting require adherence to the rules and times that are considered the best for flower adaptation:

• You need to navigate by time of day. The transplant procedure should begin no earlier than four in the afternoon and no more than eight in the evening.
• The lunar calendar is everything. The days most favorable for crop production can be viewed here. Usually, this is the time when the moon begins to rise. It is generally accepted that during such a period it is necessary to start not only new business, but also to perform horticultural maneuvers.
• The satellite of the earth is in such signs as Cancer, Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Capricorn. You can always find these days in the lunar calendar. Usually the 1st, 28th and 29th are the most auspicious.

For the fastest and less painful adaptation of the flower roots to the new soil and place, you need to choose a time when the plant has not yet started to grow. Florists consider the end of February-April to be the most optimal.

If the flower began to produce buds, then it is impossible to transplant it during this period. Wait until the flowering stage is over.

House plants with ornamental foliage, as well as woody and herbaceous ones, are transplanted once a year, and if the flower is large, it can stand without this procedure for about 5 years. Such species with frequent transplantation can get sick and disappear. Exists important nuance when working with single-stemmed and not densely branched plants: in no case should they be cut, as they do not tolerate this procedure very well. Let such flowers grow properly, and only if cuttings appear, transplant. Green households with unbranched root types also do not like pruning and this type of intervention.



A few reasons to think about the advisability of plant transplantation:

• There are times when the flower begins to weaken, the foliage turns yellow, and the roots rot, but a transplant is not a solution to the problem.

Symptoms: falling off, yellowing of the deciduous part.

Treatment: competent watering, bait, change of position, normalization of temperature and humidity in the room, exclusion of drafts.

• Not rational watering (either too plentiful or scarce).

Symptoms: lethargy, yellowing of foliage, the appearance of dry areas on the bush.

Treatment: watering the flower is carried out in the spring-summer period - twice in 10 days, in autumn-winter - 3-4 times in 30 days.

• Pathogenic microorganisms.

Symptoms: appearance on foliage and root bases small pests aphid-like.

Treatment: washing the green part of the plant with liquid with grated laundry soap. We observe the following proportions: 1 teaspoon of soap per 1 liter of clean water.

• The color falls off.

Symptoms: the plant sheds buds that have not yet blossomed.

Reason: dry air during the heating season or too frequent and strong watering.

Treatment: humidify the air or spray the plant daily with water from a spray bottle. Water the flower only after making sure that the earth in the pot is completely dry.



Choosing the best container as a new home for a houseplant

This issue should be approached as seriously as the transplant itself, because its condition, ability to breathe, and bloom on time depend on which pot the flower will grow in. This condition is necessary for the correct distribution of the liquid. So, if a houseplant with large sheets on a bush, transplanted into a voluminous and spacious pot, then all the liquid with useful trace elements will concentrate in the soil. With a small pot, the picture is much more favorable - moisture and fertilizers, due to lack of space, will go into the trunk and foliage of the flower, thus ensuring its prosperity and intensive growth.

Before you start transplanting a flower, you need to acquire still unused, new pots. If it is not possible to do this, thoroughly wash, sterilize and dry the old ones. Thus, you can get rid of any pathogenic microbes, rot, traces of oxidation and mold. Wooden containers are processed with concentrated, soap solutions and sterilized with steam or boiling water.

Thanks to the development and demand of floristic services, in specialized stores you can buy everything you need to transplant a green window dweller. A lot of designer pots, bowls, tubs, buckets, as well as a sea of ​​fertilizers and all kinds ready ground, allow the modern hostess to take care of indoor plants with pleasure. After buying the right container for the flower, upon arrival home, let it stand in a bowl of water for about 25 minutes. Such a move is mandatory and prevents clogging of the walls of the pot with dust or pieces of earth. And this is very important, since such a nuisance will interfere with the normal movement of oxygen into the soil. As already mentioned, it is not worth buying too spacious dishes for plants with a branched root system. container for ornamental trees or palm trees should be made predominantly from hardwoods. It can be beech, oak and birch. In each of the pots before transplanting, holes must be drilled at the bottom for air to enter.

What kind of soil can be used for transplanting plants?

A prerequisite correct transplant of any plant, is the soil in which the root will be planted.

1. Soil with an average composition includes: two servings of peat and leafy soil, one part of humus and river sand 1.5 servings.
2. Soil with a heavy composition: soddy soil three portions, two parts of leafy soil and humus, 1.5 parts of river sand. Soil with a light composition: 3 portions of peat, 1 portion of leafy soil and 1.5 parts of sand.

In the absence or inability to buy one or another type of soil, for example, peat or deciduous, they can be replaced with other components - humus or sand.

kneading future basis for the root system of the flower, one serving of crushed charcoal. If you do not know where to purchase the components that make up the "correct" soil, take ordinary soil from a garden or suburban area. There, the soil is precisely fortified and saturated with useful compounds.

When preparing the soil for each plant, you need to know if it is suitable for a flower. good development. So, for green owners of thick and fleshy roots, one should choose a heavy composition of the earth. Here, the main component will be soddy soil, rotted within one year. Flowers with a thin and fragile root system prefer light soil.

How to transplant a flower?

Many housewives use two methods of this procedure: moving the flower to another pot and partial replacement of the soil. Moreover, the latter option is more prosperous and acceptable, since it does not imply concern for the root system. It takes place when you see that the earth in a pot is still fertile and fresh in appearance, and the flower, growing from it, is not subject to disease processes.

1. So, we start transplanting from the ground by buying a suitable substrate for each flower or by mixing soil components, as described above.
2. If the soil is prepared by hand, it must be sterilized from possible pests. To do this, steam the earth in a water bath for one to two hours. The container with the earth must be hermetically sealed.
3. After the measured time has elapsed, heat the sterilized earth in the oven at a temperature of 40 degrees. The procedure will take no more than thirty minutes.
4. After disinfecting work, the soil should be allowed to cool and mixed with fertilizers and bait for flowers.
5. Pebbles or gravel can be added to the bottom of the pot.
6. The next layer is steamed soil. Add the mixture exactly as much as the root system of the plant will allow. Please note that in the new container the flower should sit no deeper than in the old one.
7. Before transplanting, lightly water the flower for further easy extraction and let the moisture soak for 20 minutes.
8. After about half an hour, carefully remove the plant by gently pulling on the trunk, if it allows. In another case, handy items such as a spoon, fork or pencil will help to get the flower.
9. After making sure that the root system of the handsome green is in order, carefully plant it in a new pot with half the soil content and sprinkle it on top with the second part, adding soil a little bit if necessary.
10. With tapping movements, "nail" loose soil to firmly fix the plant with a new "home".
11. Lightly irrigate the transplanted flower with settled water.

For that period of time, while the flower will get used to the new pot, place it in a warm room with a humid microclimate and water it half as often as usual.

We transplant an orchid

Truly, gentle, feminine and beautiful indoor flower - an orchid, requires special attention and careful care, because during flowering its buds, which bloom in white, pink, red and lilac color, should be "juicy", healthy and large.



Such a plant loves cramped containers, so do not try to transplant the flower into a large bowl or deep pot. An orchid before transplanting will always let its owner know that it's time to change the "place of residence". You can understand this by the following signs:

• The orchid has not been transplanted for about three years, and since the soil gives off useful trace elements for two years, the next it will be pretty depleted.
• The earth is clearly compacted and settled.
• The smell of hydrogen sulfide from the pot is a sign of decay, maybe even the root system.
• Plant ailments as a result of a high concentration of pests in the substrate. If the flower gradually fades away, fades and does not release buds, perhaps the reason lies precisely in this.

Features of the transplant "Spathiphyllum" or "Women's happiness"

This flower, beloved by the whole beautiful half of humanity, belongs to the aroid family and is rooted in the distant American tropics. The plant blooms with white leaves, from the bases of which seed pods grow. It can reach an average of 30 cm in height. There are taller subspecies.

Spathiphyllum is not whimsical and requires infrequent watering, about 2 times in 12 days.



After buying a flower in the store, bringing it home, be sure to prepare another substrate. The environment of the new soil should have a slightly acidic composition, and the soil itself should have a loose and airy structure. Such a condition will be provided by the components: leaf and peat soil, humus, river sand and sawdust.

After preparing the substrate, it must be disinfected. To do this, use a solution of potassium permanganate. This approach to care will help protect the plant from pests.

Stages of transplanting "Women's happiness":

1. Remove the flower from the purchased pot and gently clean the roots with your hands from the old soil. This must be done without using water. See if the root of the plant has rotted areas. If there is a problem, cut it off with scissors.
2. We take a pre-sterilized pot small size, since if the container is too voluminous, "female happiness" may not bloom.
3. 5-6 pieces of pebbles or expanded clay are laid at the bottom of the tank.
4. The drainage layer is covered with part of the soil.
5. In the third step, carefully insert the flower with the roots down so that the earth covers them. Sprinkle another layer of substrate on top.
6. Moisten the transplanted plant and spray the foliage from the spray bottle.

Before buying such a plant in a store, pay attention to whether it has flower ovaries. If such a situation is observed, then “female happiness” is no longer the first freshness and an attempt to bloom is rather an attempt to survive.

Spathiphyllum, as a houseplant, does not accept that it and the root system be touched during flowering, since during such a period all vitamins absorb fresh buds in order to bloom soon. In the event that, without knowing, you still made a transplant, then you can notice the negative consequences by the following signs:

• The tips of the leaves dry up.
• The plant is covered with dark spots.
• The bottom leaves are curled up.

There are situations when “female happiness” began to hurt and bloom at the same time, and all efforts to cure the green pet were in vain, then replacing the substrate is mandatory.

When transplanting a withering plant, carefully cut off the stems with flowers, leaving 2 cm sprouts. Relocate the spathiphyllum to a new, treated pot.

Many housewives, having transplanted indoor plants in the spring, believe that in the future, apart from watering, the flowers will not “ask” for anything. It's a delusion. Below are some examples of such situations or, more precisely, oversights:

1. After the store, a new flower is placed on the window with other plants.
2. The newly bought flower is not transplanted, but left to grow in the old, unsuitable soil.
3. Illiterate choice of substance.
4. Flowers are provided with early top dressing.

The first point is justified by the fact that the still unknown soil of the green "newcomer" can be inhabited by pests that will gladly pass on to other victims. Then you will have to transplant and treat all the flowers, even at the wrong time for this.

The second and third errors are also explained. The fact is that the soil with which the manufacturer fills the flower pot for sale is not suitable for home use. So, in order not to make a mistake and not to destroy the plant, after the store it must immediately be transplanted, having previously picked up a favorable substance. Also, some florists keep their flowers in peat, which is within household adversely affect the growth and development of the green household.

We substantiate the third error. Since a transplant for an indoor flower is always stressful for him, many housewives, trying to alleviate the suffering of their green pet, begin to stuff him with all kinds of fertilizers and baits. This can not be done until the flower is fully adapted to the new soil. So fertilize the plant should be 30 days after transplantation.



Post transplant care

After transplantation, the spathiphyllum accepts a favorable and humid microclimate. To ensure this, you need to lightly wrap it with a plastic or plastic bag. It is very important to remember to irrigate the plant on time, as this period is stressful for it and requires special care. No need to change the mode and intensity of watering up or down: everything should be as before. Under the cellophane coating, the spathiphyllum needs to stay for about 2 weeks. Such a "hood" is periodically removed during the ventilation of the room, once every three days.

Noticing the blackening of "female happiness" after transplantation, pay attention to the temperature of the room - it may be too low. Another reason for such changes may be the intensity and frequency of irrigation. In this case, reduce and then increase the amount of liquid consumed by the flower. The way the flower reacts will serve as the answer to all questions.

Fertilizer for color ovary

An important condition for the favorable development of a flower after transplantation is the absence of top dressing and fertilizers in its diet for 60 days.

After this period, such fertilizers are welcome:

• Mineral baits are suitable for good and high-quality foliage growth and bud formation. After you have achieved the result, and the flower has bloomed, the healing procedures will have to be suspended for a while.
• It is not uncommon for "women's happiness" to have light green color buds instead of white. This may be the reason for the lack of potassium and phosphorus in the plant, and you need to purchase appropriate fertilizers.

In order not to damage the root system, before the fertilization procedure, the soil in the pot should be watered with settled water. Make sure that the remnants of the bait do not settle on the foliage of the plant, otherwise it threatens the appearance of external flaws.

Conclusion

Indoor plants give us not only peace and harmony, they contribute to the healing of the body by absorbing carbon dioxide and dust. Some individual species are even able to heal. An example is aloe, which successfully relieves many skin and cardiovascular ailments.