Repotting offers roots fresh nutrients, good drainage, better oxygenation, and more room to grow
It is important to repot your plant when it needs a larger, well drained pot with fresh soil to keep it thriving and healthy or address problems with the plant
Look for signs of plant stress. A stressed, constantly dry, or stunted plant probably needs a repot
As a rule of thumb, plan to repot your plants every year or two
What supplies do you need when repotting a plant?
Read our full post for an in depth tutorial and supply list
A general list of tools and supplies includes
-A new pot or container
-New soil
-Soil amenities
-Mixing trays
-Gloves
-Water
Select the correct pot for your plant with good drainage holes, and one that fits the plants roots
Always go 1 size larger than the current pot your plant is living in
Remove the plant from the old pot and inspect it. Correct any problems or disease the plant or roots have before repotting
Put drain rock in the bottom of the new pot as desired for better drainage or to fill a pot that is too deep
Place new soil mix in a layer over the drain rock about one third up the pot
Gently place the prepared plant into the fresh soil mix
Arrange more potting soil around the roots. Be sure to fill in the root area well and leave no large air gaps
Fill the pot to the soil line on your plant. Some plants like the crown of the plant covered and others do not
Water the soil and press the plant gently into the pot to anchor it and eliminate large air pockets
Add more soil as necessary to fill the pot as needed