GraSing plants may seem easy to manage, but they also send clear signals when they need more space. Ignore them can compromise their health and beauty, so it is important to know how to recognize them immediately.
Carefully observe one fatty plant It can reveal more than you imagine. Between roots that seek out of the exit and leaves that become more and more tight, there are clear alarm bells that should never be underestimated. Understanding when it’s time to repotting can make the difference between a lush plant and one that slowly goes off. Better then take a look more closely, because sometimes very little is enough for restore vigor and beauty To these small green jewels.
Roots that come out of the drainage holes
One of the most obvious signals that the fatty plant It requires more space is the appearance of the roots outside the holes on the bottom of the vase. It is not just a negligible aesthetic detail: the roots in search of “air” indicate that the current pot has become too small.
It is often believed that fatty plants grow slowly, but it is interesting to note how, when they are fine, the roots can develop much more quickly than expected. At that point, continuing to leave them in a narrow container means suffocate them literally. And who would like to see their plant fight every day to survive?
Slowed or deformed growth: when the plant launches a sos
Another alarm bell is the slowed growth Or, worse still, deformed. If a plant that previously produced new leaves or sprouts regularly blocks, it is likely that it no longer has enough space to expand.
In addition, they often observe:
- Smaller leaves than normal
- Shape of the irregular or unbalanced plant
- Stems that bend downwards
Wouldn’t it be a shame to see a healthy plant losing its compact and harmonious appearance only for lack of space? Better to intervene before the situation worsens.
Land that dries too quickly
When it waters a fatty plant and the land seems to dry in a few hours, It could be a clear symptom that the pot is almost exclusively full of roots. In practice, there is not enough to retain humidity.
This phenomenon should not be underestimated. Even if you think that fatty plants need little water, a soil that cannot maintain even a minimum of humidity puts the plant under stress. The result? A more vulnerable plant to diseases and infestations.
Leaves that crowd: the vase has become a prison
Looking at A fatty plant, it could be noted that the leaves seem to go against each other, almost to fight for the living space. This happens above all with species such as ‘echeveria’ or ‘graptopalum’.
When the leaves can no longer expand freely, it is the signal that the plant is Too compressed in his vase. In the long run, this situation can cause:
- Accumulation of humidity between the leaves
- Rot
- Fall of the lower leaves
It is curious to note that nature tends to find a way to adapt, but also the most tenacious of plants needs a hand, every now and then.
Plan that tends to overturn: compromised balance
Finally, when the plant starts a tilt Or, worse still, to overturn easily, it is a clear sign that needs more space. Often the weight of the aerial part far exceeds the ability of the vase to support it.
One might think that’s the fault of an annotation Wrong or a current of air, but the real problem is deeper: the roots are no longer able to anchor themselves firmly.
What is the right time to repot? There is no need to wait for all these signals to present themselves together. Already only noting two or three symptoms should trigger an alarm bell. Repotting gently, choosing a newly larger container and using suitable soil, can restore new life to yours fatty plant.
Is it not extraordinary to think that such a simple gesture can completely change the future of a plant? If observed carefully, each plant tells its story: just learn to listen to it.
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