African violets are blooming companions who like to make the cozy home visually richer by a treasure. But they are considered to be high-maintenance. Is repotting a challenge too and how should it be done?

Repotting African violets is very easy

Reasons that make repotting useful

There are several reasons that make repotting an African violet seem sensible:

  • no longer blooms
  • Roots have no place
  • Plant should be divided (propagation)
  • Pot is damaged
  • Earth is depleted of nutrients

When is the best time for repotting?

African violets should be repotted in spring. It is advisable not to repot them while they are in full bloom. You should also make sure that you only repot this plant when its pot is completely rooted. The roots should stick out below. Another indication of a good time is when the plant's leaves are very small or too close together.

Choose a pot that is not too big

Caution: Many people make this mistake! The new pot should not be too big. It is enough if it is 3 to 5 cm wider than the previous pot. African violets thrive well in too small a space.

On the other hand, if the African violets have too much space, they put all their energy into their root growth and leaves. As a result, they no longer bloom. On top of that, you should choose a pot with drainage holes!

Here we go!

The repotting itself is unproblematic:

  • Fill the new pot halfway with potting soil
  • Remove African violets from the old pot
  • Remove dried and rotting roots with a knife
  • insert: Leaves lie on the upper edge of the pot
  • Leave the pouring rim so that water cannot run over the edge of the pot
  • water vigorously
  • place in a bright, warm and humid location

How to correctly remove damaged leaves

Before the African violet goes into the new pot, it should be checked for damaged leaves. If you notice such leaves, tear them off sideways with a jerk. Don't cut! As a result, stem residues remain attached, where fungi and bacteria can settle and make the plant ill.

tips and tricks

If you have cats, don't leave your African violet unattended while repotting! The plant is poisonous to these animals!

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Indoor plants