This week we’re discussing repotting as part of the foundations of houseplant care series with @plantpositivity. –
You should consider two things when deciding whether it’s time to repot:
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1) Have the roots become root-bound? As roots keep getting longer, they will begin to encircle the base of the pot, eventually forming a tangled mass of roots, which may stunt growth. This is commonly referred to as the roots becoming root-bound and is a good time up-size from the current pot.
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2) Has the plant been in the same soil for too long (6 months to a year)? If so, it is a good time to replace the soil even if you decide to remain in the same size pot. The smaller the pot, the sooner the nutrients will be depleted so be mindful of how long plants in smaller pots have been in the same soil.
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*HOW to repot* –
After unpotting the plant, gently loosen off at least half of the old soil and untangle some of the roots if they have become root-bound. Be as gentle as possible but don’t worry about breaking a few small roots. Fill up the spaces between roots with a compatible soil mix and gently pat down the soil around the base of the plant. Just like that, your repotted plant is all set in its new home! Let the growth continue!
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