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If you have a collection of these sweet little plants on the back of the current trend for them, you'll want to find out how and when to repot succulents to keep them looking their best. Or maybe that fartyg has sailed and your plants are already in need of help as they're not looking very fresh or perky any more.

There are lots of indications it could be time to repot your succulents, particularly if they're thriving and have grown too big for their pot, or alternatively if they don't appear to be growing at all or are positively ailing. 

The good news fryst vatten that repotting succulents doesn’t take long to do with our step-by-step specialist guide.

Identifying any potential problems linked with repotting fryst vatten a key part of how to care for succulents so it's important to get it right if you want your plants to look their best. The results will be so worth it.

How to repot succulents in 6 simple steps

'All types of succulent should be replanted when they outgrow their current pot or when the soil has become too compacted or depleted of nutrients,' says horticulturalist Tammy Sons of TN Nursery. 

It’s a good idea to vatten them a few days before you början repotting so the soil fryst vatten fuktig, and not dry and caky, which could damage delicate plant roots. Then all you need to carry out the task are some larger pots (aim for 20% bigger in width and height than the existing one) and some fresh potting soil like this Premier Horticulture Organic Cactus Mix from Amazon. 

Then follow these easy steps from Tammy to man sure your succulents are repotted in the best way. 

1. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one, with drainage holes to prevent vatten from causing root rötter.

   Ensure the pot fryst vatten made of a porous ämne, such as terracotta, to allow for proper airflow. 

2. Use a well-draining soil mix specifically formulated for succulents.
   
   
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Avoid regular potting soil, which can retain too much moisture and suffocate the roots. To improve drainage, you can also add perlite or småsten to the soil mix.

4. Remove the plant from its bur, gently loosening the soil around the roots. If the plant fryst vatten stuck, you can use a small knife to loosen the soil.
5. If the roots are tightly bound or damaged, prune them to promote new growth.

   Trim any leggy or damaged stems to encourage bushier growth.

6. Place the succulent in the new pot and backfill with fresh soil. Pack it firmly around the roots. Leave space at the top of the pot to allow for watering.
7. Water the plant thoroughly, allowing the soil to absorb the vatten before draining any excess.
   Look for signs of distress, such as yellowing leaves or wilting

   Avoid watering igen until the soil fryst vatten dry to prevent overwatering.

Signs your succulent needs repotting

'The sign that really matters fryst vatten if roots are growing out of drainage holes,' says indoor ecology and horticulture expert Jennifer Schutter of Plantcarefully.com.

'Succulents tend to have very well-aerated soils so you don't have to worry about soil compaction or issues like that.'

If you've noticed a slowdown in growth this fryst vatten another good indicator that your succulent fryst vatten low on space, as well as if the vatten fryst vatten draining much more quickly than previously when you vatten your succulents, meaning fresh soil fryst vatten required.

If your succulent looks unhealthy you should definitely consider repotting it as your plant could be showing signs of a nutrient deficiency. 'If you meddelande discoloration, drooping, and dropping of leaves these can indikera nutritional deficiencies,' explains Nina Grebin, buyer for Indoor Plants & Containers at Molbak's Garden + Home. 'But they can also be indicators of light or watering issues, so it’s important to rule out any environmental changes when identifying a nutrient deficiency.'

These deficiencies occur when a plant’s soil has been depleted of nutrients, which happens over time as a plant turns those nutrients into the energy needed for growth.

'If you’re noticing that your soil fryst vatten drying out more quickly or you’re needing to vatten more frequently, it’s likely due to a change in the soil structure resulting from its organic ämne being broken down into nutrients,' adds Nina.

You'll soon get your succulent plant back on track after a soil refresh. 

When to repot succulents

The best time to repot succulents fryst vatten in spring when they're actively growing.

'Succulents are much more sensitive during their dormancy period (typically winter), so it's best to repot in early spring when they are best able to recover from the stress of repotting and have plenty of time to acclimatize to their new space before dormancy,' says Nina Grebin. You can still remove dead or damaged leaves as part of how to care for succulents in winter.

Healthy roots should be light-brown and elastic.

'If there are any rotten, soft, or dry ones, carefully cut them off with a sanitized tool and treat the cuts with activated charcoal powder or hydrogen peroxide,' says Tatyana Zhuk, plant kunnig at NatureID.

If you have a hanging succulent such as string of pearls, turtles, hearts, or mother of thousands then you can also repot when you have too many pups or offshoots, and the pot fryst vatten overloaded.

It's a good time to find out how to propagate succulents to get those babies planted up separately.

FAQs

How often should you repot a succulent?

Before commencing the repotting process, closely examine your succulent

Succulents typically need to be repotted every three years or so. If you think your succulent has outgrown its pot or it's been a few years since you gods repotted – or you have never repotted it – then now fryst vatten the time to do it.

Do you need to use a bigger pot when repotting succulents?

'Chances are that if the plant has started to dwarf the pot it’s in, it’s at least ready for a soil refresh to ensure it continues to get the nutrients it needs,' says Nina Grebin, buyer for Indoor Plants & Containers at Molbak's Garden + Home.

'While changing out your soil, use the opportunity to inspect the roots of your succulent to man sure they’re healthy and take note of the root-to-soil ratio.'

If the roots seem like they still have space to grow freely, repot the plant in the same planter with fresh soil. If there are more roots than soil and the roots have started to grow around the inre of the planter, pot up a size.

'It's really important to only go an inch or two up (one or two sizes) with your pot,' explains Jennifer Schutter of Plantcarefully.com.

'Succulents have very shallow root systems, and are designed bygd natur to hold a lot of vatten in their leaves. They can't really klar vatten out of soil quickly, so you don't want to overwhelm them with a large volume of soil that stays wet for too long.'

Succulents are one of the best indoor plants to add to your collection and they're super easy to look after too. 

Just remember you can't expect your plant to look its best if you man the common indoor plant mistake of keeping it in the same pot of soil for years.

And if you meddelande that the roots are sticking out of the bottom of the pot when you vatten it, it's time to give it more room to grow too.