Inexperienced gardeners may wonder how to transplant ficus. There are no particular difficulties, but there are several main features. A rubbery plant variety is demanding on the composition of the soil and the capacity in which it must grow. The adaptation period can be a serious test for the plant.
When do I need a transplant?
To determine when it is necessary to transplant ficus, you need to monitor the plant. Key signals:
- The roots begin to sprout through the drainage hole - the root system has little space.
- In general, the condition of the leaves and the aerial parts of the plant worsens.
- There are problems with the soil - mold appears or insect pests start.
- Disease of the flower becomes a clear need to change the place of its growth.
Sprouted roots
note! A suitable time for a ficus transplant is from March to August. But it is better to transplant it in the spring.
How often to transplant ficus
This procedure is perceived by the plant as stress, so you should not abuse it. Ficus should change the old place to a new one every 3-4 years. But there are exceptions when the process of changing the pot is required much more often. In order not to make a mistake with the transplant mode, it is worthwhile to carefully monitor the plant - it will tell you itself.
Need for transplant
How to choose a pot and soil
First you need to choose a suitable pot. What to look for when choosing:
- The container should be 4 cm in diameter larger than the root system if the shape of the pot is round, or 2 cm larger on each side of the previous perimeter if the shape is square.
- The material of the pot can be anything - ceramics, plastic, clay. But natural material is preferred.
- The depth of the tank must be selected in accordance with the size of the root system of the plant.
The soil should be like this: sheet land + turf land + peat + coarse sand. In the manufacture of soil mixtures, it is worth adhering to the proportions of 2: 2: 1: 1, respectively.
Pot option
Instead of sand, you can use agroperlite. The modern component will improve all the qualities of the soil - air permeability, balance moisture, carry out additional loosening of the soil.
Soil disinfection
If the substrate will be manufactured independently, then you need to take care of the proper preparation of each component. For this, the earth is completely disinfected. There are 4 main ways:
- Freezing soil for 2 weeks at a temperature below -10 ° C.
- Annealing in the oven. Put the sheet in the oven for 3 hours at a temperature of 180 ° C.
- Rinse the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and then dry the material.
- Rinse the ground with boiling water. You need to do this several times, and then dry the base well.
On a note! Ready-made disinfectants can be used to prepare the soil mixture.
Transplant Preparation
Before transplanting ficus, it must be prepared for this procedure. It is necessary to stop watering a few days before the transplant. Then the earth in the old pot will dry out a little, and the plant can be easily removed from the tank by collapsing the walls of the pot.
Transplant Preparation
When the plant with the earthen lump is removed, you can begin to prepare the root system. To do this, you need:
- Soak an earthen ball in water.
- Inspect the root system for damaged or damaged areas.
- Remove bad roots and sprinkle slices with activated carbon powder.
Transplant Methods
There are several methods of transplantation, each of which has its own distinctive features. For example, for rooting a shoot during the breeding season, planting in a finished substrate or germinating in water is used. The same methods are applicable when used instead of the shoot cuttings.
The ficus transplant itself is as follows:
- A new container with a drainage layer and a new substrate is being prepared.
- The plant is prepared in accordance with the above rules.
- In the ground, make a hole for the root system. Set the shoot and sprinkle the root with a substrate.
- Press the soil in the area of the stem. Produce minimal watering. It is better to use a spray gun for spraying.
Transfer
Care after replanting a plant
Regardless of which kind of ficus was transplanted, care for it must be correct, otherwise the plant will die.
Additional Information! After transplantation, a suspension in the growth of the aerial part and a partial loss of leaves can be observed.
The principles of care for ficus after the procedure:
- Temporarily stop feeding, since the new soil is quite fertile.
- Watering in the first month is reduced to 1 time per week, but at the same time carry out daily spraying of the crown.
- Install the flowerpot in a slightly shaded place so that the flower adapts to new conditions.
Transfer pot transfer after purchase
To reduce stress for the plant, it is enough to plant a small seedling with an earthen lump in a permanent pot. The transportation tank is usually filled with peat, which will become the basis of a fertile substrate.
Ficus planting option
How to transplant ficus at home without errors
To minimize the number of errors when transplanting ficus, you need:
- Choose the right primer according to the composition of the components.
- Choose a good and proper pot.
- Lay the drainage layer.
- Choose the right time for the transplant.
On a note! A common mistake of inexperienced gardeners is the improper preparation of the plant or excessive pruning of the root system.
You can never make a ficus transplant in winter, as this can destroy the plant. Other options for the procedure are acceptable for the plant. The main thing is to choose the right container and substrate.
