Whether you bought it fresh and grew it in a pot that was too small or it has been cultivated for several years and now the planter is too tight - below you can read when you should repot the Cyprus grass, which containers are suitable, which substrate is suitable and more !
When and how should you repot Cyprus grass?
Cyprus grass should be repotted when the planter is full, usually between February and March annually. Use a nutrient-rich, impermeable substrate or pebbles, water and liquid fertilizer in a glass container. Take the opportunity to share and win offshoots.
How do you know it's time to repot?
Cyprus grass grows extremely quickly, regardless of whether it is grown hydroponically or in a pot with soil. As a rule, it has to be repotted once every year.
Repotting makes sense when you see that the container is filled. Maybe the roots are already peeking out of the drainage holes at the bottom? The time has come. The timing for repotting is ideal in early spring. You can tackle it between February and March.
The planter – many things are possible
Feel free to be creative when choosing a new planter! Cyprus grass can't just be kept in pots. By the way, when repotting it should be about 5 cm larger than the old pot.
This water-loving plant can also be grown in a glass container without any soil. It can also be planted outdoors, for example on bank areas such as the garden pond. Some even keep it in the aquarium.
In which substrate should you repot the Cyprus grass?
This is what you need to consider when choosing a substrate for Cyprus grass:
- nutrient-rich
- no permeable substrate necessary
- Cyprus grass loves impermeable, heavy soil
- does not tend to rot
- not necessarily earth required
- in a glass jug etc., pebbles (€19.00 on Amazon), water and a portion of liquid fertilizer are enough
Seize the opportunity to share
Before you repot the Cyprus grass and return it to its location, it is advisable to divide the plant. This allows you not only to rejuvenate the plant, but also to multiply it. You also have the chance to win offshoots of Cyprus grass when repotting.
Tip
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 will rot!