Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...
Not sure when it's time to repot? Plants give you several clues when they're getting too cramped (a problem that's often referred to as pot-bound or root-bound). Roots starting to poke out of the ...
All houseplants eventually outgrow their pots. At some point, your indoor plants need a bigger pot that can hold more soil to give their roots room to grow. Let a plant get root-bound, and it will ...
"The best time to repot houseplants is during their active growing season, which is typically in spring or early summer, ...
Once the root ball is out of the pot you will be able to clearly see how pot-bound the plant is. If the roots do not look like they have filled up the pot, you can slip the root ball back into the pot ...
It’s common to use tropical plants growing in containers to beautify our outdoor living areas. These plants often live two lives — spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside the ...
Repotting a plant is more than putting a plant in a pot. Not all plants belong in the same pot. Not all pots are adequate for all plants. Plastic, terracotta, cement, ceramic, wood? Many things to ...
The attention of many gardeners has been on the outdoors for the past several months. But while we were planting flower beds and vegetable gardens, houseplants did their thing, too. They grew. That ...
Many of us grow tropical plants in containers to beautify our porches, patios and decks. These plants often live two lives, spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside during the ...
Peace lilies are popular indoor plants with elegant blooms and lush leaves. One important way to keep your plant healthy is to know how to repot a peace lily when it outgrows its container. Repotting ...
Repotting your houseplants is an essential care task to keep them happy. Moving them into a larger home gives the roots more room to grow and provides your plants with a boost of fresh nutrients.