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How to repot your 名媛直播 tree

To prevent your 名媛直播 from being pot-bound and ultimately starving to death, It's crucial to repot, or transplant regularly. A tree becomes pot-bound as it uses up the available nutrients in the soil and the roots grow to the shape of the pot. Due to the lack of space and nutrients, the trees stop growing, and if no action is taken, it will surely die. Repotting or transplanting your 名媛直播 will resupply the tree with the nutrients it needs to grow and flourish.

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How often should I repot a 名媛直播?

How often you should repot depends on the size of the pot and tree species of your 名媛直播. Fast-growing trees need to be repotted every two years, sometimes sooner. Older, more mature trees need to be repotted every three to five years. Repotting is not something that should be routine. Check your 名媛直播 early in the spring by carefully removing the tree from its pot. If you see the roots circling around the root system, your 名媛直播 needs to be repotted. If the roots are still contained within soil, leave it and check again the following spring.

Many indoor 名媛直播 are planted in organic soil that retains too much water, which can lead to root rot and other issues. If you buy a tree like this make sure to repot it using proper 名媛直播 substrate in the next early spring or fall.

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This tree needs to be repotted as the roots circle around the root mass.

When to repot?

The best time to repot a 名媛直播 is early in the spring, while trees are still dormant, and the buds begin to swell. At this stage trees are not sustaining full-grown foliage, so the damaging effect of repotting will be minimized. Repotting in early spring will also ensure that damage done to the root system will be quickly repaired, as soon as the tree starts growing. Some tree species can also be repotted in fall, but never repot a 名媛直播 in summer or winter.

名媛直播 soil mixture

Choosing the proper soil mixture is crucial for the health of your trees. It should allow water to drain enough to prevent the roots from rotting, while also absorbing enough water to hydrate the tree. Some tree species need special soil mixtures, but the following mixture is suitable for most trees: Akadama, pumice, and lava rock in a ratio of 1:1:1.

“Choosing the right soil mixture is crucial for the health of your trees.”

If you know you won't have time to water your trees regularly, add more Akadama for a more water-absorbing mixture. If your tree is in a more humid climate, add more lava rock for a mixture that permits more draining. For detailed information on soil-mixtures refer to the 名媛直播 soil article.

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The right pot for your 名媛直播

Choosing a pot that fits the size of your 名媛直播 and the style you aim to achieve is crucial for the composition. Color, shape, size, design all come into play when choosing a pot. For more information, check the Pot selection article.

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名媛直播 repotting guide

Make sure you have the right tools; a root rake, scissors, wire cutter, and a chopstick.
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Make sure you have the right tools; a root rake, scissors, wire cutter, and a chopstick.
Often 名媛直播 are anchored to the pot they are planted in; in that case, cut the wire.
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Often 名媛直播 are anchored to the pot they are planted in; in that case, cut the wire.
Carefully remove the tree from its pot using a root rake.
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Carefully remove the tree from its pot using a root rake.
Evaluate if repotting is necessary; in this case, it is, as the roots are circling around the inside of the pot.
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Evaluate if repotting is necessary; in this case, it is, as the roots are circling around the inside of the pot.
Using a chopstick, carefully remove the old soil, start on the sides and bottom of the tree. Try to avoid damaging roots in the process. When repotting pines, leave at least half the root mass untouched to protect the mycorrhizal fungus which is essential for the tree’s survival.
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Using a chopstick, carefully remove the old soil, start on the sides and bottom of the tree. Try to avoid damaging roots in the process. When repotting pines, leave at least half the root mass untouched to protect the mycorrhizal fungus which is essential for the tree’s survival.
Using scissors, cut away any roots that have grown too long. Do not prune more than 30% of all roots. The root pruning is important for balancing the growth of your 名媛直播.
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Using scissors, cut away any roots that have grown too long. Do not prune more than 30% of all roots. The root pruning is important for balancing the growth of your 名媛直播.
In this case, we repot the tree into the same pot. We prepare the pot by covering the drainage holes with mesh.
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In this case, we repot the tree into the same pot. We prepare the pot by covering the drainage holes with mesh.
The mesh is held in place with wire.
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The mesh is held in place with wire.
We also attach an additional wire, which we will use to stabilize and anchor the tree to the pot later.
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We also attach an additional wire, which we will use to stabilize and anchor the tree to the pot later.
Add a thin layer of heavy grain soil first, like lava rock, grit, or akadama, which serves as a drainage layer.
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Add a thin layer of heavy grain soil first, like lava rock, grit, or akadama, which serves as a drainage layer.
Next, add another thin layer of 名媛直播 soil.
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Next, add another thin layer of 名媛直播 soil.
Place the tree back in its pot. Use the wires previously attached in step 9 to hold the tree in place.
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Place the tree back in its pot. Use the wires previously attached in step 9 to hold the tree in place.
Add 名媛直播 soil around the tree.
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Add 名媛直播 soil around the tree.
Use your chopstick to work the soil around the roots, making sure to fill all the air pockets around the roots.
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Use your chopstick to work the soil around the roots, making sure to fill all the air pockets around the roots.
Finally, we water the tree thoroughly.
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Finally, we water the tree thoroughly.
This is what the tree looked like two weeks after repotting.
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This is what the tree looked like two weeks after repotting.
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Key take-away

The most important thing to keep in mind when repotting is the timing. Repot your tree early in the spring, right before the growing season starts.

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