Good preparation
As with other plants, the best time to change pots is in spring. In principle, repotting is only carried out when the old flower pot is too small. As soon as the roots start to emerge from the watering holes, the perfect time has come.
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Clay pots are best suited as a new home. Depending on the expected size of the plant, an appropriately large format should be selected. The new pot still has to offer sufficient support.
Perfect soil for repotting
After repotting, the banana tree recovers in a hurry. It quickly moves on to further growth again.
A loose, permeable plant substrate is suitable as a substrate. A pH of around 7 is ideal. peat is just as suitable for cultivation.
Protective plant substrate
Since the banana plant is a favorite spot for pests and vermin, special focus should be on the right one Underground be placed.
It has proven useful to disinfect the plant substrate before repotting:
- in the oven or microwave
- about 15 minutes
- at least 160 degrees Celsius
The treated substrate can then be used immediately. It should be slightly moistened for planting.
Further manipulations
When repotting it is important that the Saplings carefully to separate from the mother plant. These draw heavily on the mother's energy.
Hobby gardeners can also remove a piece of the root ball with a clear conscience. These often form strong runners underground. These are simply to be solved.
Tips & Tricks
When growing well, the plant will delight you with its many leaves. One or two new splendid specimens per week are child's play. However, when choosing when to repot, only the size of the root ball should be considered.
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