When Your Plant Needs to Be Repotted Cavan Images/ Getty Images It's important to know the type of plant you have and to how to care for it. Knowing this will give you an idea of how often it should be repotted. Here are some general signs that might relate to your succulent, ...
Pests can travel from houseplant to houseplant fast, so make you get them under control as soon as you see them. Cleaning My Snake Plants don’t get dusty too often, but I take a damp cloth and wipe off the leaves when they do. It keeps them healthy and makes them look much ...
How often I repot my Pothos: Pothos are moderate to fast growers. If you have it in low light, the growth rate will be slower. In their native environments they climb up trees & can reach 60′. That’s why they’re considered to be invasive, hard to get rid of & have earned anoth...
And it’s one of a few key reasons you’ll want to repot plants. Rootbound means that your plant’s roots have grown so much that they have taken up all of the space in the pot. Rootbound plants often have a dense ball of roots that have grown to form the shape of your pot. E...
The best time to repot is in spring, when your plant emerges from semi-dormancy.Choose a new container 2 inches larger than the current one and fill it partway with fresh potting mix. Place the top of the plant’s rootball about an inch below the rim and fill in around it with more...
Keep your houseplants happy and healthy! From knowing how often to water to providing the correct amount of light, here are tips to ensure that your indoor plants not only stay alive, but thrive. To learn about a specific type of houseplant, check out ourHouseplant Growing Guides. ...
it’s often better to underwater than overwater. Invest in a sauce to keep under the floor or table plants to collect any access water. Also, misting often is important. Certain types of plants thrive in humidity, so spritzing your plant that requires a humid environment needs to be a pr...
Remove any damaged or old leaves as needed to divert energy back into the plant. Cleaning: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth every few months to keep foliage looking fresh. Repotting: Plants can be repotted every 1 to 3 years, or whenever they become rootbound. Repot in spring before new ...
Here’s how to keep indoor plants alive. Find out how to care for houseplants like cacti and succulents, with advice from the gardening experts.
How Often To Repot Succulent plants don’t need yearly repotting. Every 3 – 6 years will be fine, depending on how the succulent is growing and the pot size. Repotting Succulents Into Pots With No Drain Holes I did a post on this subject a few years ago. It has recently been update...