Soil is a real source of life for plants, so if you want your “green pets” to actively grow and develop, provide them with a nutrient-rich environment.
Over time, plants absorb almost all the nutrients from the soil, and it gradually becomes depleted.
As a result, the soil becomes hard and loses its ability to retain water and the microelements it contains. That is why it is recommended to replant plants regularly.
Changing the soil
How often should you change the soil in your flower pots? The answer to this question depends on what kind of plant you are dealing with.
If we are talking about fast-growing indoor flowers, which include pothos, violets, etc., then replanting should be done every year.
In turn, slow-growing species (cacti, sansevieria, etc.) need to have the soil replaced every 1.5-2 years.
When to change the soil
It is best to transplant in the spring, since during this period the plants do not experience a lack of sunlight. And since the flowers receive everything they need in full, their underground and aboveground parts develop as they should.
How to understand that the time has come
You can understand that it is time to replant a houseplant by the following signs.
1. The flower looks exhausted, in some cases it may acquire a yellowish color. The plant growth has slowed down.
2. After watering, the water flows out almost immediately through the drainage holes, and the soil is no longer able to retain moisture.
3. The soil is so hard that it feels like stone.
4. The plant roots begin to grow through the drainage holes located at the bottom of the flower pot.
5. The flower can be taken out of the pot together with the lump of earth.
