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The easy-care Christ's thorn should also be repotted from time to time, a young plant that grows quite quickly, of course, more often than an older Christ's thorn. It grows more like a shrub and can grow to about a meter tall as a houseplant.

Gloves must be worn when repotting the thorn of Christ

How often do I have to repot my Christ thorn?

In the first few years you should repot your Christ thorn about once a year. Later, only repot the plant if the previous pot appears to be too small. The best time to do this is at the end of the dry period. So check how well the pot and plant fit together when you get your Christ's thorn out of the dry dormant period.

What do I have to consider when repotting my thorn of Christ?

When repotting, remember that the Christ's thorn is poisonous. Wear gloves to protect yourself from contact with the skin-irritating sap. Do not choose a pot that is too large for your thorn of Christ. This would primarily stimulate the growth of the roots, but unfortunately at the expense of flowering.

This is how you repot your thorn of Christ

First lay a drainage layer over the drainage hole in the new plant pot so that excess water can drain away without washing out the substrate. Fill the pot about a third full with slightly acidic and well-drained substrate, such as a mixture of sand and soil.

Place your thorn in the pot and fill it with substrate. Press the substrate firmly but carefully against the rather sensitive roots and pour plenty of water on your Christ's thorn. It is best to water it with rainwater as it is lime-free.

Quick guide to repotting:

  • repot young plants annually
  • repot old thorn of Christ after inspection
  • always choose a new pot that is only slightly larger than the old one
  • repot after drying
  • create a drainage layer
  • fill in slightly acidic substrate, mixture of soil and sand
  • insert plant
  • Fill the pot with substrate
  • Press the substrate down well
  • Water the plant generously

tips

Only repot an older thorn if the previous pot is too small. A pot that is too large promotes root growth at the expense of flowering.

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