Repotting necessary at all?
Repotting the UFO plant is only necessary in the first few years. Older specimens only have a short lifespan as they get out of shape over time and become increasingly unsightly. In order for your Pilea to achieve this state, it makes sense to repot it several times at a young age.
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Tips
Due to the relatively rapid aging, it is unfortunately not possible to cultivate a UFO plant for many years. However, the plant forms numerous offshoots. From the cuttings obtained, it is easy to keep growing new plants.
time
Repotting a pilea, like most maintenance measures, is best done in spring. The reason for this is that the UFO plant is now in the growth phase and can better cope with one or the other damage to the root system. At this point, it is advisable to treat the plant all around. You should also transplant your UFO plant into fresh soil immediately after purchasing it.
Requirements for the plant pot
The roots of the pilea remain fairly compact and only small in size. Therefore, it is perfectly sufficient if you use half-height pots or even just a shallow bowl for planting. However, since the root ball is still growing in volume from year to year, the new pot should always have around 20% more capacity than its predecessor. You should also pay attention to the material. It is important to have a pot that does not absorb too much moisture from the substrate.
instructions
When repotting the UFO plant, you have to be very careful because of the sensitive roots.
- Carefully dig up the plant
- Fill the larger plant pot with fresh substrate
- Insert the plant
- fill remaining gaps with soil
Tips
In the course of repotting, it is advisable to remove shoots that are too long at the same time.