Transplanting - how to succeed

Indoor plants and interior

When planting in pots, the plant's nutrient and water reserves are limited to the size of the pot. As the plant grows larger, it should be repotted.

In order for your plants to thrive, you should replant them with new soil and in larger pots when the roots become crowded. Lift the plant out of the pot to check the roots. If there are a lot of visible roots around the root ball, it is time to replant. This will give the roots more room and better access to nutrients and oxygen.

This is what you need to repot plants

Before you replant, make sure to have two things clear:PotThe new pot should be 1-2 sizes larger than the old one. If the pot is too large and there is too much soil, the soil may not dry properly, causing the roots to suffer.SoilChoose the right type of soil for your plant.

Here is how you repot plants

1. Water the plant before you replant it.,2. Place a 2 cm thick layer of pebbles in the bottom of a larger pot, and sprinkle with soil.,3. Remove the plant from the pot, and remove some of the old soil and any wilted roots.,4. Gently separate the roots.,5. Place the plant in the new pot and fill with soil, water and add more soil if needed.,6. Optionally, place the pot in a decorative container.,7. Wait 3-4 weeks after replanting before adding new nutrients.

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