Repotting without the drama
Roots circling the pot, water running straight through: the signs it is time, and a fifteen minute method for the kitchen table.
Repotting looks like a big job. It is not, as long as you choose the right moment and go only one size up.
Signs it is time
- Roots grow out of the drainage hole or circle the surface.
- Water runs straight through without soaking in.
- The plant dries out within two or three days.
One size up, never more
Choose a pot 2 to 4 cm wider than the current one. A much larger pot holds wet soil the roots cannot reach, and that is how rot starts.
Spring is the best time. Bring your plant to the shop on a Saturday and we will repot it while you wait.
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