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How to Transplant Life plant
(Biophytum sensitivum)
Life plant, also known as Life plant
The optimal time to replant life plant is when the warmth of late spring mellows into early summer, ensuring a gentle transition. Choose a well-lit location with good drainage, and if relocating, do so with mindful care to reduce stress.
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What Preparations are Needed Before Transplanting Life Plant?

What is the Ideal Time for Transplanting Life Plant?
The prime time for replanting life plant is as the chill of early spring warms to the genial days of late spring and early summer. This period offers moderate temperatures and ample sunlight, providing the perfect conditions for life plant to establish strong roots. Transplanting in this window ensures that life plant avoids the stress of frost while capitalizing on the growing season's full potential.
How Much Space Should You Leave Between Life Plant Plants?
When transplanting your life plant, consider spacing. Ideal spacing is slightly wide; about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart. This will help your plants to grow robustly.
What is the Best Soil Mix for Life Plant Transplanting?
Getting the soil ready for your life plant is crucial. Opt for loamy or well-drained soil, which is rich in nutrients. Incorporate an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer prior to planting for the perfect soil foundation.
Where Should You Relocate Your Life Plant?
For the best environment for your life plant, select a location with full sunlight. This plant loves a sun-soaked location. However, it can also adapt to a semi-shaded area if full sunlight isn't possible.
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What Equipments Should You Prepare Before Transplantation Life Plant?

Gardening Gloves
These will help to protect your hands while working with the soil and the plant.
Trowel
A trowel will be useful for digging a new hole for the life plant plant and for removing it from its original location.
Spade
This tool will be used to dig out the plant from the ground.
Watering Can
To moisturize the soil for easy removal and replanting of the life plant plant, a watering can is necessary.
Pruning Shears
These are required for clipping any unhealthy roots of the plant prior to transplanting.

How Do You Remove Life Plant from the Soil?

From Ground: Initially, water the life plant plant to dampen the soil as this will make it easier to dig out the plant. Then, dig a wide trench around the plant using a spade. Be careful to ensure the plant's root ball remains intact. Gently work the spade underneath the root ball to lift the plant away from its original location.
From a Pot: Begin by watering the soil, then turn the pot sideways, hold the plant gently by its stem, and tap the bottom of the pot to slide it out. If the plant is stuck, you may need to run a knife around the inside of the pot to loosen the soil.
From a Seedling Tray: Firstly, water the soil to keep it from crumbling. Pinch the bottom of the cell to push the seedling upward. Be careful not to pull the seedling by its stem to avoid damage.

Step-by-Step Guide for Transplanting Life Plant

Digging a New Hole
Using your trowel, dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the life plant plant and the same depth. This ensures that the roots will have room to grow.
Prepare the Plant
With your pruning shears, clip away any dead or overly long roots from the life plant plant. This encourages healthy new growth.
Planting
Now, place the life plant plant in the newly dug hole. Make sure it is at the same depth as it was in its original location. Fill the hole halfway with soil, firming it gently around the root ball.
Watering
Using your watering can, water the planted area. After the water has seeped into the soil, continue filling the rest of the hole with soil.
Final Adjustment
Adjust the life plant plant as necessary to ensure it stands upright and then firm the soil around it.
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How Do You Care For Life Plant After Transplanting?

Watering
Life plant needs consistent watering, but ensure the soil isn't too soggy. Water deeply to encourage root growth.
Pruning
Remove any wilted or yellow leaves to keep your life plant plant healthy and allow energy for new growth.
Inspection
Regularly inspect the plant for any signs of disease or pests. Early detection can help prevent any serious damage.
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Troubleshooting Common Issues with Life Plant Transplantation.

When is the best time to transplant life plant?
The ideal time to relocate life plant is typically during the third or fourth seasons.
What's the correct depth for planting life plant?
Life plant doesn't require too deep a pit, just make sure it's enough to cover the roots entirely.
What's the optimal spacing when transplanting life plant?
Provide sufficient space for life plant to grow by maintaining a spacing of about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm).
Is it possible to transplant life plant into a container?
Absolutely, life plant can grow pretty well in containers. Ensure the pot has good drainage and adequate space.
What type of soil is best for life plant transplantation?
Life plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogged or extremely dry soil.
Should I water life plant immediately after transplanting?
Yes, moistening the soil right after transplanting life plant helps settle the soil and reduces transplant shock.
Does life plant require direct sunlight or shade post-transplant?
Life plant enjoys indirect sunlight or partial shade. Intense direct light may cause scorching or drying.
Can I fertilize life plant immediately after transplantation?
Wait a week or two before adding any fertilizer after transplanting life plant to avoid root burn.
What if life plant shows yellowing leaves after transplantation?
Yellowing could be due to transplant shock or watering issues. Regulate watering and the plant should recover soon.
How often should I water life plant after transplanting?
Watering needs depend on the weather, but generally, a thorough watering every other day should suffice initially.
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