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I believe friends who have 1-2 potted flower plants at home will wonder why changing flowerpots can affect the growth of the flowers. How should flower lovers who usually like to grow orchids, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, cactus, and Schlumbergera truncata choose flowerpots? Let's take a look in the following text.
It is well known that there are many types of flowerpots in the market, including materials such as clay, earthenware pots, purple sand, etc., and there are also flowerpots of different capacities such as size and depth. Therefore, the selection depends on different varieties of plants. When purchasing, you can also choose based on the suggestions of the flower shop owner.
Orchids

Orchid varieties include Cymbidium goeringii, Cymbidium ensifolium, Cymbidium sinense, Phalaenopsis, etc. As long as it is an orchid plant mentioned above, it is not suitable to be planted in a large pot. Because the root system of orchid plants is characterized by fleshy roots, it does not require too much soil space. It is recommended that the diameter of the pot be smaller than the depth of the pot when choosing. Regarding pot changing, it should be noted that water supply should be stopped for 3 to 5 days during pot changing. Try to change the pot when the potting material is 70% to 80% dry. Do not change the pot with wet material.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is one of the flowers that many families choose to maintain. Its root system is mainly composed of fibrous roots and the root system is not very developed. Therefore, a large pot is not needed. It is recommended to choose a small pot for planting, which can limit the excessive expansion of the root system and prevent the roots from being too crowded and rotten. In addition, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is prone to excessive growth of stems and leaves. Therefore, if it is not artificially controlled and planted in a small pot, the roots of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana will continuously take root downward and around. As a result, the nutrients of the branches and leaves in the later stage will be distributed to the long leaves, resulting in the failure of a large number of its flowers to bloom normally.
Cactus

Cactus belongs to desert plants. In terms of flower shape, they are relatively short, fat and round. Therefore, it is suitable to be planted in small and shallow pots. At the same time, because the soil volume in small pots is small and the water evaporation is also fast, it is suitable for plants that are drought-tolerant and do not require a large amount of water, which can prevent root rot caused by excessive watering. Regarding pot changing, it should be noted that cacti are covered with thorns. Flower lovers should wear gloves and prepare forceps before changing the pot. It is best to operate during the day and be careful of getting injured.