Young fast-growing plants need annual replanting, as reported by experienced gardener Alexander Rastorguev. Adult slow-growing plants from such frequent transplants risk experiencing severe stress with all its consequences. When the pot is completely filled with roots, you can think about replanting – but even in this case, many gardeners postpone it for a couple of years, replacing the top layer of soil.
Instead of frequent transplants, it is better to use fertilizing. Each group of flowering plants has its own fertilizers. For example, compositions for decorative deciduous plants contain more nitrogen, and for flowering plants – phosphorus and potassium.
But if the time has come to replant the plant, then there is one trick that will protect its roots from stress and damage.
Advantages of transshipment
Transshipment is a transfer option for the lazy. Carefully remove the plant from the pot. There is no need to touch the roots and clear them of soil. Transfer the plant to a new pot with a larger diameter and fill it with fresh soil on top and around the edges. If your plant has fragile roots, this procedure will protect them.
You can use foam or pebbles as drainage. Before transferring, be sure to disinfect the pot.
Life hack: a couple of days before transshipment, water the plant with water so that the earthen lump becomes viscous and does not crumble.
