Time to repot your houseplants? Here is a quick checklist to determine if you should hold off or transplant your green friends and best practices for choosing the right container.
Most plants prefer smaller spaces to expansive ones. A common misconception is that houseplants require frequent repottings to thrive, but transplanting them too often or planting them in too large a pot can actually do more harm than good.
When the soil surrounding your houseplant is overly abundant, the root system cannot adequately hydrate or efficiently absorb nutrients. This often leads to root rot, slowed or stunted growth, and unstable growing conditions.
3 Signs your houseplant needs to be repotted
We recommend upsizing to a bigger container when one or all of these things are happening:
- The root system has filled at least half of its current container.
- Roots are growing in tight, dense circles (like the pot bound spider plant pictured above).
- Roots are beginning to emerge from the drainage holes.
When you do decide to repot, we recommend you upsize by a few inches at a time. For instance, if your plant is in a 6-inch pot, move up to an 8 or 10-inch container. Remember, plants prefer living in apartments, not mansions! Choose a soil medium that provides adequate drainage and stability for your particular houseplant when transplanting and be sure to give newly transplanted plants a nourishing soil soak with Sacred Soil and a hydrating shower with Sacred Leaf to settle them into their new home! Our concentrated botanical tonics will ease the transition while providing protection against disease and pests and boost overall plant health and new growth!
Choosing the best pot for your plant
Wondering about which type of container is the right choice for your plants? We have a detailed blog post that can help guide you!
Wishing you all the best for your new growing adventure and as always, email us if you need more guidance or have a question about our tonics.
Karina and Team SE