Whether bought fresh and in a pot that is too small or cultivated for several years and now it is getting too tight in the planter - below you can read when you should repot the Cyprus grass, which containers are suitable, which substrate is suitable and more!

Cyprus grass needs enough space in the pot

How do you know it's time to repot?

Whether grown hydroponically or in a pot with soil, Cyprus grass is extremely fast growing. As a rule, it must therefore be repotted once a year.

It makes sense to repot when you see that the container is full. Maybe the roots are already looking out of the drainage holes? The time has come. In early spring, the timing for repotting is ideal. Between February and March you can tackle it.

The planter - many things are possible

When choosing the new planter, feel free to be creative! The Cyprus grass cannot only be kept in a pot. Which, by the way, should be about 5 cm larger than the old pot when repotting.

This water loving plant can also be cultivated in a glass pot without any soil at all. It can also be planted outdoors, for example on riparian zones such as the garden pond. Some even keep it in the aquarium.

In which substrate should you repot the Cyprus grass?

This is to be considered when choosing the substrate for the Cyprus grass:

  • nutritious
  • no permeable substrate necessary
  • Cyprus grass loves impermeable, heavy soil
  • not prone to rot
  • earth is not absolutely necessary
  • Pebbles, water and a portion of liquid fertilizer are sufficient in a glass jug etc

Take the opportunity to share

Before you repot the Cyprus grass and put it back in its place, it is advisable to divide the plant. With it, you can not only rejuvenate the plant, but also multiply it. You also have the chance to gain offshoots from Cyprus grass when repotting.

tips

Don't make the mistake of planting the Cyprus grass deeper than before when repotting! The stalks must not stand in the water. Otherwise they rot!

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Vegetable garden