🌿 How (and When) to Re-Pot Your Indoor Houseplants
If your indoor plants are looking a little tired or outgrowing their containers, it might be time for a refresh! Re-potting is an important part of keeping houseplants happy and healthy. It gives their roots more room to grow, replenishes nutrients in the soil, and helps prevent issues like root rot or stunted growth. Here’s a quick guide to help you know when—and how—to give your plants a new home.
Signs It’s Time to Re-Pot
Your plant will tell you when it’s ready for a bigger pot! Look for these clues:
🌱 Roots are growing out of the drainage holes
🌱 The plant dries out quickly after watering
🌱 Growth has slowed down or stopped
🌱 The soil looks compacted or hard
🌱 The pot is cracking, tipping, or simply looks too small
Most houseplants need re-potting every 1–2 years, often in the spring when they start actively growing again.
Choosing the Right Pot
Pick a pot that’s one size larger (about 1–2 inches wider) than the current one. Make sure it has drainage holes—plants don’t like to sit in soggy soil! You can match your décor with ceramic, terracotta, or decorative planters, just as long as the inner growing conditions are right.
Fresh Soil = Fresh Start
Use a high-quality potting mix suited to your plant type. A general houseplant mix works for most varieties, but cactus, succulent, and orchid mixes are specially blended for their needs. We find these mixes also provide great drainage for all house plants. Fresh soil gives your plant the nutrients and airflow it needs to thrive.
How to Re-Pot Step by Step
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Gently remove the plant from its current pot, loosening the roots if they’re tightly packed.
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Add a layer of fresh soil to the bottom of the new pot.
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Place the plant in the center, filling around the roots with more soil.
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Lightly press the soil to secure the plant, leaving a little space at the top for watering.
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Water thoroughly and let the excess drain away.
Aftercare Tips
Give your plant a little time to adjust—avoid fertilizing for a few weeks and keep it in bright, indirect light. Before long, you’ll see new growth and healthier leaves!
Re-potting not only helps your plants stay healthy—it’s also a great chance to refresh your space with a new pot or arrangement.
🌿 Bring your plants in and let us do the dirty work! We’ll handle the soil, the mess, and the know-how—so all you have to do is enjoy your happy, healthy houseplants.