#repotting houseplants

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How to Properly Transplant a Potted Houseplant?

If you’ve been looking over at that plant that needs some love but are too scared to know how to transplant a plant, then look no further. Release Pots is here with all of your questions answered. Transplanting a potted plant can be daunting. While it may seem like a small task for some, when it’s your favorite plant, the pressure is on.

Having your home filled with houseplants is one of the great joys in life. The best part about having houseplants is you really can’t have too many. Who knew adding greenery to every room could be so much fun?

But it gets to a point where the plant starts slowing down in growth and isn’t looking green anymore but rather yellow and brown. These are some telltale signs to watch when deciding if your houseplant needs a new home.

Roots Growing Through The Existing Pot

Seeing those roots sticking out the bottom of the pot is a big sign that your plant needs a new home. Although you want your plant to grow to the restrictions of its current pot, you don’t want it to exceed this. When a plant becomes root bound, it will grow its roots right to the edges of the pot, with no more room to grow. Leaving your plant to become root bound can make for a tricky swap if you’re not using Release Pots.

Slower Growth

Unless it’s the middle of Winter, your houseplant shouldn’t be slowing down all that much in terms of growth. Slower growth without any reason behind it can be a sign of suffering without you even knowing it. This can be due to the roots being suffocated and not receiving the oxygen they need to ensure the plant is thriving.

Losing Leaves Or Yellowing Leaves

When your houseplant loses its leaves or the leaves start to turn yellow, while it’s a generalization this usually means there are issues with watering or the current pot it’s in is too small. Check your water situation and see what’s really going on in that soil. If the water isn’t affecting the plant, then it’s most likely the roots needing some more room. The roots are key to a healthy plant, so using pots like Release Pots is a great way to keep your houseplant happy and keep an eye on those roots.

Two Thirds Pot, One Third Plant

While this isn’t necessarily a sign, it’s definitely helpful when it comes to assessing each individual plant. Stick with the rule of thumb; you should have two thirds of pot to one-third plant. It needs to be repotted if you’ve got too much plant-to-pot ratio. But if you’ve not got enough pot for the little plant, you may need to size down. It’s a great way to keep the right proportions of a healthy houseplant.

When Is The Best Time To Transplant Plants

Before we get into the process of how to properly transplant a plant, we need to look at when is the best time to do so.

If your plant can hang out until Spring, then leave it until then. Springtime is the perfect time for transplanting. Not only is it when everything in nature is in full force, but it’s also the perfect temperature for plants. When you transplant a plant, you put it into shock. This is maximized even more so if you were to transplant during Winter. If you can’t wait until Spring to repot, then anytime during the warmer months will be your best bet.

How To: Transplant A Potted Houseplant, The Steps

These are our broken-down steps of how to properly transplant a houseplant.

1. Identify The Problem

As we’ve mentioned in the list above, there are signs to look for when determining if a houseplant needs to be repotted or not. As an added note, this process is much easier to complete if the soil is dry. This doesn’t mean you need to skip months of watering. However, consider skipping its weekly water the week before your transplant.

2. Prep Your New Pot

If you’re using Release Pots, go ahead and easily set up your pot. If not, make sure you’ve got the desired pot ready to go. In your desired pot, fill the bottom inch or so with soil and a small amount of fertilizer. How much soil you need for each plant will depend on the pot size.

3. Remove Plant From Existing Pot

If you’re not using a Release Pot, this is where it could get tricky. But if you happen to be using a Release Pot, you’re in luck, as they make this step easy and quick. For those who are using a regular plastic pot, you’ll want to gently squeeze the side of the pot, loosening the roots. Roots should easily come away from the sides of the pot. Once you’ve loosened the soil, place your hand gently over the top of the soil, carefully holding the plant in place, and tip the plant upside down. The plant should fall out gently into your hand.

4. Put Into New Pot

Once the plant is gently in your hand, this is where you can carefully place it into its new pot. When you complete this step, be sure to separate the roots gently, so they have room to grow. This can be done gently with a small hand rake, or with your hands working perfectly. Once you’ve placed the plant in its new pot, add some soil to fill in the gaps.

5. Water And Sunlight

Once you’re happy with how your new plant is looking in its new home, give it some much-needed water and sunlight. Your plant will go into temporary shock after being transplanted, so it’s time to give it all of the much-needed love and care.

Final Thoughts

Release Pots is a fantastic solution when transplanting pots and needing to keep plants healthy. Not only are you able to ensure the plant’s root ball is kept intact when repotting, but you’re also able to ensure correct drainage, keeping those roots and plant happy. So, if you’re wondering the best way to transplant a houseplant or how to transplant a plant, Release Pots is your ideal solution

Original Source: https://releasepots.com/how-to-properly-transplant-a-potted-houseplant/

[semprvivum]

Haworthia emelyae var. comptoniana

[kihaku-gato]

The ZZ plant was well overdue for a repot so decided I'd do it before tree pruning today. Shouldn't take that long right?

Oh darling

How greatly I underestimated what I was getting myself into. It took me several hours to untangle and tickle apart the roots from themselves before I could even think of repotting. I wish I took a photo after I got the roots free but I got interrupted during the repotting process due to having to help with a lamb and ended up forgetting.

The rootballs were so huge that I decided to instead divide apart some of the tubers where I could and repot them into several pots instead of a single giant pot.

one chunk of tuber got separated from the greenery but still had an eye so I threw it into a tiny pot to see what happens as well.

Two okay-ish stems got broken off accidentally so I decided to throw them in water to try rooting more up- not that I need more ZZ plants when one specimen has already become 3

While tree pruning outside is taking main priority I've been wanting to work on cleaning repotting up more of the houseplants so may try to juggle a little of each done each day. Will try to report for whichever houseplants get done next.

[kyber-moons]

Tradescantia Nanouk update!

[aloehoarder]

Open pollinated Aloe hybrid I grew from seed, repotted today

[gayestpiano]

the internet had me worried about over watering my peace lily and I've never had a plant before so I didn't know how dry soil should be to be considered "dry" and long story short she was not in good shape

turned out it desperately needed to be repotted

my friend told me to put it in a container of water,

and it perked up considerably!!

I went and got a clay pot (and drainage saucer) and potting mix and when I came back I loosened the root ball as best I could and repotted the plant:

[velveteengreen]

Philodendron Ring O' Fire 🧡

6/16/23 - 9/25/23

[tagong-boy]

Repotting Syngonium NEON (Aug. 2024)

[devilzfruit]

morning from the ridgetop

[rragnaroks]

hello, it's my flat, my plants, and my ever-evolving rainbow exhibition

[releasepots]

Tips On How to Move a Potted Plant

Physically Moving the Plant

Drainage holes in pots are crucial to the plant’s health. However, most growers ask one question: are pots without drainage holes bad? This article will show why they aren’t bad when used on several plants such as pothos. But first, what are drainage holes?

Check Plant Hydration

The first thing you need to do before moving your plant is to determine whether it needs water by checking the soil. If it is dry, add water to the pot and let it soak in. Do not overwater as you need to provide the soil time to soak up the water before adding more.

Secondly, you need to check your plant’s leaves for signs of dehydration, such as wilting or dryness on leaves and stems. If there are any visible signs of dehydration, give your plant water before moving it so that it does not lose too much moisture during transport.

Release Pots use less water than standard pots. They are designed to drain more slowly, allowing more water to be absorbed by the roots. At the same time, it prevents stagnant water by using patented angled bottoms to allow for drainage.

Test Plant Weight

You must also be sure to test how heavy the plant is before you move it. Potted plants can vary in weight based on their size and composition, so it is important to know if yours is too cumbersome for you to move alone. It might also affect how intact the plant will be once it reaches its new spot.

Using a Release Pot in this process will provide a sense of ease when transferring plants into the ground or transferring a larger pot, as it saves you precious time and lowers your labor costs. They have large and manageable carry handles for smaller plants so that you will never have a pot slip out of your hand again.

If the plant does feel too heavy, consider enlisting the help of a friend or family member to assist you. If the pot is too big for you to transport safely by yourself, consider breaking it into smaller pieces first, which will also make the transporting process easier.

Physically Moving the Plant

Once you have assessed your plants before the move, the next step is physically transferring the plants from one location to another. Knowing how to move a potted plant correctly is vital to keeping it secure, healthy, and intact in its new home.

Lifting the Plant

If you are transferring a relatively small plant to a new pot, grasp the stem in one hand while holding the stem close to the top of the soil with your other. Lift carefully while keeping your hands close together for better control and avoid spilling soil from your potted plant’s container.

To lift plants in a large container, place one hand under the rim of the container while you cup your other hand over the top of the soil. With your hands positioned this way, you can easily move the pot without damaging its roots or spilling dirt all over your floor.

As an even better solution, Release Pots offer large and easy-to-carry handles and are available in multiple sizes so that the plant, no matter what size, is easier to carry and transport from one place to another.

Transporting the Plant

If you are driving to a new location, there are strategic ways to transport your plant safely and securely. Place your plant in a box or use newspaper or packing material to keep the pot from sliding around during transport. Make sure to place your plant on a level surface. If it is an uneven surface, you can use a towel to protect seats or floors from getting wet or dirty should the plants or soil spill over.

It is best to place your plant in your vehicle at the last possible moment to prevent it from being exposed to drastically different temperatures and it can still have good airflow.

Securing the Plant in a New Spot

You can use a dolly or wagon to transport a plant if it is too heavy. This will protect the roots from being squished and allow you more control over how much weight is distributed across them. It also prevents the plant from tipping over during transit; if your pot has drainage holes on its bottom, then water could spill out onto whatever surface is below it – which is also not good!

Release Pots are new and versatile plant containers that are the only guaranteed way to safely transplant your plants or trees into the ground if moved outside or into a new pot. Have a look here for how easy it is to place in fresh soil.

Additional Points for How to Move a Potted Plant

Potted plants can be moved in a variety of ways, so here are a few more basic tips that will help ensure your plant stays happy and healthy during the process:

Move     the plant while it’s still healthy and hydrated. It will recover faster if     there aren’t any leaves damaged or bruised on its way to its new home.

Make     sure you keep an eye out for bugs like mites or aphids, which are tiny     insects that suck sap from leaves. If these critters make their way into     your potted plant, try using products made especially for getting rid of     them, like insecticidal soap spray or insecticidal bags of dust from your     local hardware store. Or you could also call an expert gardener if you     need help with handling infestations.

You may     also want to cut off any dead leaves with water before moving; this helps     the plant focus its efforts appropriately and also reduce the chances of     spreading disease between pots.

Account For Plant Stress After Move

Replanting as soon as possible will reduce further stress on the plant so it is somewhat vital that you know how to move a potted plant fairly quickly. When you move a potted plant, the process can be stressful for both the plant and its new environment. Here’s why:

Moving     plants essentially take them out of their natural environment and place     them in an unfamiliar one. Plants are used to having certain conditions     that they need to survive – including soil, light, temperature, and air     circulation – and if these conditions are not met when they are moved,     they might die.

Some     plants may also need time to adjust to their new environment. In reaction     to the move, they might lose their leaves or wilt, but it is normally only     a temporary defensive reaction that should pass after you and the plant     have settled in.

If you     don’t move your plants soon after transplanting them into new containers     or into completely different soil, they may become ill or die due to a     lack of water or nutrients, so hydration is also another key factor to     their survival.

Some plants just do not like being uprooted from their original environment; others will thrive no matter where you put them! Either way, it’s always good practice to move a plant with care. It not only helps reduce strain on the plant but because there is less chance of damaging roots, if done properly, before putting into a new potting mix with added fertilizer.

Conclusion

Whether you’re transplanting to a bigger pot, relocating, or just redecorating, it’s important that you take extra care when transporting your plant and know the relevant steps to move a potted plant. Potted plants can be heavy and awkward to carry, but there are many ways to make the process go smoother. And with the right tools and tips, it can be a breeze! With the simple steps that have been outlined in this article, you will be able to move any plant with ease. If you would like to make your life transplanting and moving your plants, then a Release Pot is your answer! Check out our array of pots and get repotting today!

Original Source:

https://releasepots.com/tips-on-how-to-move-a-potted-plant/

[semprvivum]

xSedeveria 'Lilac Mist'

[planty-gal]

Trying some alocasias in semi-hydro!

These are the 3 alocasia poly corms I shared from my prop jar about a month ago. Looking through the side of the jar all of the corms appear to have developed decent roots and one of them is also hitting the top of the jar.

The parent plant these corms come from is currently not a very happy camper. It’s just existing in a leafless state of dormancy. So I figured: why not throw these ones into semi hydro and see what happens.

[fingertipsmp3]

Back in my houseplants era 😌 (bought a peace lily)

[bentothuglife]

do The Youths still sprout avocado plants? feels like avocados are way more popular than in the '90s yet i never see an avocado pit toothpicked over a jam jar anymore

[aurosoul]

plant update :)