![]() ![]() ![]() Terra cotta is great for directly planting too. This is what I use unless I’m directly planting into a decorative container like I did with my Ponytail Palm, Aeonium, succulents & cacti garden. Most plants, both indoor & landscape, come in plastic pots. I’m very careful to water the root ball area only until the plants & roots do some substantial growth. Houseplants can be subject to overwatering with this much excess soil mass ie, they stay too wet. This gives them plenty of room to grow, but a word of warning if you do this. ![]() I repotted my Rubber Plants into much bigger pots. Succulents can grow in small pots because their small root systems don’t mind being crowded. There are always exceptions like annuals that only grow for a season or 2. For instance, if the plant is in a 6″ grow pot then I go up to an 8″ grow pot. In general, I go up 1 pot size when repotting plants. Spring is right around the corner & this fast-growing plant will be putting out lots of new growth very soon. I’m repotting my Monstera deliciosa in a few weeks because the plant has outgrown the scale of the pot. If the root balls are too crowded (the roots will start wrapping around themselves) & don’t have room to spread out, the plant will eventually show signs of stress. When it comes to shrubs, trees & perennials, it depends on the plant & the size pot it’s growing in. If your plant isn’t growing that much (ie it’s a houseplant in low light), then it won’t need repotting very often. Succulents & smaller cacti don’t have an extensive root system so they don’t need repotting often. Some I repot every 2 & others won’t need it for 5-7 years. I live in Tucson, AZ & my houseplants grow like crazy when the weather warms. This will give you an idea as to what factors come into play when determining if your plant needs it. They won’t need repotting as often.īe sure to check the “Reasons to Repot” down below. Some like to grow tight in their pots like succulents, orchids, bromeliads & snake plants. Plants rest in winter so I leave mine (both indoors & outdoors) be at this time. In climates with warmer winters, fall is fine. No matter if it’s walking, reading, writing, or driving, we all start at the beginning! When to Repot I want to share with you what I know, but more importantly, what I’ve learned from experience and what has worked the best for me. I’ve been gardening, both indoors and outdoors, for so long now that repotting plants is second nature to me.ġst off, a definition of repotting: a plant going from 1 pot to another pot. While unpredictable weather or unforeseen personal circumstances can sometimes delay transplanting, it’s important to keep a close eye on your seedlings and look for signs that they need to be moved to a larger pot and act accordingly.I have a lot of repotting to do in the coming months – how about you? Many of you are new to gardening and may be confused about where to start, what to buy and how to do it. In conclusion, transplanting vegetable seedlings at the right time is crucial, and waiting too long to transplant can lead to many plant problems. ![]() Pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites thrive on stressed plants and can quickly spread to nearby plants, destroying your entire plant nursery in a matter of days. As disheartening as this may be, this is especially important if your seedlings are growing near other seedlings that are not yet ready for transplanting. If transplanting into a bigger pot temporarily is not possible, it may be better to destroy your current lot of seedlings and start again when conditions improve. Then, once conditions improve, you can transplant your vegetable seedlings into their allocated location in your garden. Other signs that it’s time to transplant include wilting, yellowing leaves, and slow or stunted growth. One indication that your seedlings need a bigger container is if you notice the roots growing through the drainage holes at the bottom of the container. If you can’t avoid delaying transplanting your vegetable seedlings into your garden, you may need to temporally transplant them into a larger pot. ![]()
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