Is your little plant happy and with enough space? On average, plants outgrow their container and need to be replanted at least once in their lives. Be aware that roots are crawling along the top of the soil or growing through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot is a sign that your seedling is root-bound and needs more space.
Another way to know that it’s time to redo the branch house is, when wateringnotice if water runs out through the drainage opening – showing that the roots are taking up too much space in the current pot and that there is not enough soil.
Learn exactly what to do in these cases with this seven-step guide:
1st step
Choose a container approximately 5cm larger than the vase being used. Pots that exceed this measurement can present too much soil for the roots, causing the plant to remain too wet and causing root problems.
2nd step
Fill ⅓ of the new pot with fresh soil.
3rd step
Carefully slide the plant into the spacious container. Gently shaking the branch to encourage root growth or using a garden knife may be necessary. Use sharp or pruning shears to cut away dead, mushy, discolored, or excessively long roots.
Important: clean the blades with isopropyl alcohol between each cut.
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4th step
Position the seedling in the center of the pot, fixing the top of its root a few centimeters below the top of the pot.
5th step
Fill the pot with soil and cover the root completely. Squeeze the soil gently, like a shovel or trowel.
6th step
Water the entire branch until water flows freely from the bottom.
7th step
put the vase aside and wait until all the water has drained and place it on a new saucer, making sure there are no puddles.
Tip:
Always choose vases that have holes in the bottom, so excess water drains into a saucer. A plant without drainage is much more susceptible to root rot, damage, or death from being extremely wet.
*Via bloomscape