Do not choose a planter that is too large
The bow hemp feels more comfortable in rather narrow planters, which is why the plant is sometimes considerable in spite of one Height of up to 150 centimeters - depending on the type and variety - still only needs comparatively small pots. Repotting is therefore only necessary when roots and rhizomes threaten to blow up the pot. If this is the case, simply select the next largest bucket size - this is usually completely sufficient.
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Which substrate is suitable for bow hemp?
As a succulent, d. H. Water-storing, plant, bow hemp needs a more permeable and nutrient-poor substrate. Commercially available ones are very suitable Cactus soilBut you can also use perlite or a mixture of them Potting soil and sand. Hydroponics is also recommended.
Divide very large plants when repotting
Older Sansevieria are not only very tall, they also form offshoots. When repotting, you can separate these from the mother plant with a sharp knife and then plant them separately. In addition to this form of propagation, that also works
Share large plants very good.Repot bow hemp - this is how you proceed
If possible, bow hemp should be transplanted in spring. However, if it is urgent (for example because the plant threatens to blow up its bucket), this measure can generally be carried out at any time during the growing season. In addition, choose a planter made of a material that is as heavy as possible, such as clay, as bow hemp is quite top-heavy and can easily tip over in light plastic containers.
- Take a sharp and clean knife.
- Drive it once along the edge of the pot and loosen the soil and roots from the pot.
- Now carefully lift the plant out of the pot
- and take a close look at the roots for any damage.
- Cover the drainage holes in the new pot with a close-knit net
- or with large pottery shards.
- Fill in a drainage layer, for example from pottery shards.
- Now fill in a layer of substrate and hold the plant in the pot.
- Now all holes are carefully closed with substrate
- and gently pressed the whole thing.
- Lightly water the plant.
Tips
Since the roots are very fine, the potting soil should give the plant a good hold. Therefore, if possible, do not choose any coarse-grained substrates.
