The Pilea has very sensitive, tender roots. That's why many plant lovers find it difficult to repot. But don't worry, we'll tell you what you need to pay attention to so as not to damage the plant. Just follow our instructions.
How can I repot my Pilea properly?
When repotting a Pilea, you should do so in spring, choose a larger plant pot and be careful with the sensitive roots. Dig up the plant, place it in a pot with fresh substrate and fill the gaps with soil.
Repotting necessary at all?
Repotting the UFO plant is only necessary in the first few years. Older specimens only have a short lifespan as they lose shape over time and become increasingly unsightly. In order for your Pilea to reach this condition, it makes sense to repot it several times when it is young.
Tip
Due to the relatively rapid aging process, it is unfortunately not possible to cultivate a UFO plant for many years. However, the plant forms numerous offshoots. It is easy to grow new plants from the cuttings obtained.
Time
Repotting a Pilea, like most care measures, is best done in spring. The reason for this is that the UFO plant is now in the growth phase and can better cope with one or two injuries to the root system. At this point, an all-round treatment of the plant is recommended. You should also transplant your UFO plant into fresh soil immediately after purchase.
Demands on the plant pot
The root system of the Pilea remains fairly compact and is only small in size. It is therefore completely sufficient if you use half-height pots or even just a shallow bowl for planting. Since the root ball still increases in volume from year to year, the new pot should always have around 20% more capacity than its predecessor. You should also pay attention to the material. It is important to have a pot that does not absorb too much moisture from the substrate (€31.00 on Amazon).
Instructions
When repotting the UFO plant, you must be very careful because of the sensitive roots.
- Dig up the plant carefully
- fill larger plant pot with fresh substrate
- Insert plant
- close remaining gaps with soil
Tip
When repotting, it is a good idea to remove shoots that are too long at the same time.
