Whether the fronds are yellowing due to lack of nutrients, lack of space, damage to the pot, or some other reason, repotting your cycad once in a while can't hurt. How to do it right?

If the cycad gets too big, it is worth repotting so that the roots have enough space

Prerequisite: trunk occupies 2/3 of the earth's surface

Not every cycad should be repotted. Repotting is only appropriate when the trunk is thick enough. Repotting earlier can do more harm. The trunk should take up around 2/3 of the soil surface in the pot.

As a rule, repotting is rarely necessary thanks to the slow growth. For young specimens, it is sufficient to put them in a new pot every 3 to 4 years. Older plants are repotted every 6 years.

The right season

Repotting is best tackled in the spring after wintering. The ideal period is between February and March. Then the growing season of the cycad begins and its growth is stimulated due to the increased sunlight and warmth.

Procedure for repotting

Here is how you should proceed when repotting a cycad:

  • choose a pot that is not too big and fill it 1/3 with soil
  • Carefully lift/pull the plant and the soil out of the old pot (it is best to grab it by the stem)
  • shake off old soil
  • cut off dead roots if necessary
  • Put the plant in the new pot
  • cover with earth
  • water well

Conventional potting soil is suitable. However, a loamy substrate with a high humus content, a moderate nutrient content and some quartz sand (€15.85) or fine pebbles would be ideal. The pH should be between 5.8 and 6.8.

After repotting

Place your cycad in the sun or shade. He tolerates both locations. Don't forget to fertilize it again next year. Watering is the most important care after repotting.

tips and tricks

Attention: Shortly after repotting, the cycad is weakened. Only 2 weeks later should it be exposed to direct sunlight again.

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