I’ve been working on propagating our existing collection of houseplants, but with a few key additions. With this has also come the need to repot houseplants because it’s been a while since I did that (oops)! Here are my best tips for repotting!
Checking your plants roots are a quick and easy way to tell. Another way to tell is if the roots have grown in so much that the plant is literally being lifted out of it’s garden pot.
Spring and summer are when the plant is in what’s called an “active growth period,” so now is the perfect time!
While researching for this post, I learned that you should repot your plants every 12 to 18 months.
Select a pot that is one size up from the current one. This is important because if there is too much soil, that opens up the possibility of too much moisture surrounding the roots.
Gently remove some of the existing dirt and repot using the correct soil mix. Add some of the new soil at the bottom of the new pot, place the plant in it, and then fill in with new soil, packing it down gently at the top.
Honestly, this is my biggest tip: don’t freak out when the plant looks wilted after you repot it. It’s totally normal for your houseplant to be in a bit of shock.