Croton (or codiaeum) is a domestic plant, distinguished by its unusual beauty.
Such types of Croton are very popular with florists: Pied, Petra, Excellent, Tamara.
With this very naughty flowerrequiring special care.
Replace it should not be more than once every 2-3 years.
Since transplant croton endures hard, you need to know all the features of the process: when it is better to carry it out, what soil and pot is better to use, and much more.
Features
Croton transplanted once in 2-3 yearsIn some cases transplantation is allowed after 4 years.
Can't touch sick flower Otherwise, the flower is likely to die.
You can not disturb Croton during the flowering period. Therefore, the optimal time for a transplant is March. It is at this time that the growing season begins.
It is very important for a codiam transplant after purchase, it is best to complete it as soon as possible.
The substrate in which the flower "lived" in the store and during transportation at home can lead to the fact that the leaves will dry and fall and other Croton diseases, and even plant death.
Croton is transplanted for several reasons:
- Soil over time exhausted, its replacement is necessary;
- The root system develops and it becomes a little space in the pot. Therefore, a sign that it is time to relocate the flower is the appearance of roots on the surface of the earth.
Each subsequent should be 2-3 cm more than the previous one. Use should be plastic or clay.
Transplanting instructions
Pre-required to prepare the ground. Its composition depends on age.
For the young, the soil for transplantation consists of coarse river sand, leafy ground and sod land mixed in a 1: 2: 1 ratio. For an adult, the ratio is 1: 3: 1, respectively.
You can use the soil purchased in the store. Into it recommended to add a bit of leafy ground. Before planting the primer should spill a weak solution of potassium permanganate and dry.
The bottom must fit drainage - claydite or clay shards. It must fill ¼ parts of the pot.
After preparing the pot and soil, you can proceed to transplant Croton:
To the bottom fit drainage, the ground is filled up from above. The earth is moistened and a recess is made in the center.
From the old taken out Croton. Pull it out Caution. It is impossible disassemble its roots and remove the earth from them. The plant is transplanted together with earth lump.
An exception makes a flower transplanted after buying in the store. From the roots of such Croton you need to shake off as much of the substrate as possible. However, disassemble the roots also Not recommended;
An earthen clod with roots is placed in a recess in a new one and filled with the remains of a new soil. In a pot there should be no voidstherefore, the earth is lightly crushed;
Croton transplanted is watered. After transplanting required high humiditytherefore it is necessary water daily. Also recommended to spray its out of the spray gun.
Seedling (division of the bush)
Sometimes the plant becomes too crowded in the pot. In this case it is necessary to propagate croton (seated).
The process is also recommended to be timed. to the beginning of spring.
Pre-prepared pots with drainage and substrate (primer for young and for adults). One day before transplanting a plant plentifully watered.
Seating is as follows. The codia bush is removed and divided into several parts: main plant and radical kids. Large bush planted in a large pot with soil for adult plants.
Small shoots placed in small pots with soil for young flowers, covered with plastic wrap and set in a warm place.
For plants to take root, they need water dailyand the soil temperature should be 30 degrees.
Conclusion
Do Croton home transplant takes a little time. However, the preparation of the soil, the correct choice of the pot, as well as further care play important role in health.
And only by carefully observing the technology of transplanting and further care, it will be possible for a long time to enjoy the beautiful view of a tropical flower.
