Repotting sounds scary, but it is one of the best things you can do for a plant that has outgrown its home. Here is a simple routine.
1. Check if it is time
Roots circling the pot, roots poking out of the drainage holes, water running straight through, or growth that has stalled are all good signs your plant needs more room.
2. Choose the right pot
Go up one size only, usually 1 to 2 inches wider. A pot that is too big holds extra wet soil around the roots.
3. Gently loosen the roots
Slide the plant out, tease the roots apart and trim anything mushy or dead.
4. Repot in fresh mix
Add fresh potting mix to the bottom, set the plant at the same depth it was growing before and fill in around the sides. Water it well.
5. Support the recovery
Plants can sulk after a move. We make the transition easier with Repot Rescue to ease transplant shock and Root Builder to support new root growth. Follow the directions on each pack.
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