When is it time to repot ivy?
At the latest, when the first root tips peek out of the bottom of the pot, it is time to repot ivy. You should treat young ivy plants to a new pot every year.
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Older plants also have to be planted regularly in fresh soil and, if necessary, in a larger planter. Repotting is required at least every two years. But even better here, the ivy every year to transplant.
The best time to repot
The best time to repot is spring. Then the ivy ends its resting phase and sprouts again.
Sometimes it may be necessary to repot ivy later, for example to close it before it dies save. The plant then needs a longer time to recover.
The right pot
If the old pot has become too small, choose a planter that is about two to three centimeters more in diameter.
If you prefer the ivy as a climbing plant, the pot should be a bit larger and deeper so that the
Climbing aid has space in it. When kept as a traffic light plant, the planter can be smaller.The pot must have sufficiently large drainage holes so that excess irrigation water can drain away. To avoid waterlogging, you should avoid coasters.
How to repot ivy
- Clean the new planter
- fill with fresh earth
- insert one to three ivy plants
- Attach climbing aid if necessary
- Carefully press the earth down
- Water the ivy well
Avoid ivy for several weeks after repotting fertilize. Otherwise there is a risk of over-fertilization, as the fresh soil contains many nutrients.
Tips
The plant substrate plays a subordinate role in ivy. Ivy can handle almost any soil, as long as it is permeable but can still hold enough water. Mix some granules under the soil so that the substrate stays nice and moist.
