As is usual with practically all indoor plants, regular repotting is also recommended for the Australian chestnut. Young plants should get a new planter every spring. Choose according to the size and expected growth of the plant.
Older Australian chestnuts only need to be repotted every two to three years
If the Australian chestnut is older, then only repot it every two to three years. If you want to keep the plant small, you may not want to repot it into larger containers. That doesn't mean you should stop changing the soil, though. The Australian chestnut needs sufficient nutrients to thrive and stay healthy.
When is it time to repot?
If you don't want to keep your Australian chestnut small with a small amount of space, then repot the plant as soon as the root ball fills the old planter. With good care, the Australian chestnut can grow to a height of around 1.80 meters even indoors. Accordingly, the plant needs a sturdy container. It should be stable and heavy enough.
Another reason for repotting is depleted or too firm soil. Your Australian chestnut will not feel comfortable in this in the long run. Their leaves may dry up or fall off. In this case, you do not need a new planter, simply exchange the old soil for fresh substrate.
What do I have to consider when repotting?
To ensure that your Australian chestnut stands securely, match the size and weight of the container to the plant. Create a drainage layer in the planter, it prevents waterlogging and thus root rot. A few old potsherds are quite sufficient. The new substrate should be well drained and nutritious. Mix some sand, gravel or cactus soil into commercially available potting or potting soil.
The most important tips for repotting:
- Repot young plants annually in spring
- Old plants about every 2 to 3 years
- to keep small, possibly avoid repotting
- Choose a planter according to the size of the plant
- Do not forget the drainage layer (shards of pottery or coarse gravel)
- Loosen the soil with sand, gravel or cactus soil
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With a small planter, you restrict the growth of your Australian chestnut, so you have to prune the plant less often.