Second Step: Remove The Plant From Its Pot
Before you can repot your plant, it first needs to be removed from its current pot. For this process, place your potted plant on an even surface with plenty of room around it. Make sure to place a towel under the pot, as it can be very messy when removing soil. Use your spade/shovel or hand shovel to loosen the soil around the root ball by carving out a circle around it. Then lift up on the edge of the pot until you make an opening large enough for you to pull out the rootball.
Third Step: Trim The Root Ball
When you have successfully removed the plant from its pot, it’s time to remove excess roots. Examine the root ball by looking for exceptionally long roots that are twisted or circling too much. If these are present, you can carefully cut them with your scissors. Don’t forget to leave enough room around the rootball. Try to make it a nice, even root ball that will fill the space in your pot.
Fourth Step: Remove Excess Soil From The Plant
In most cases, the root ball of a plant is surrounded by an excessive amount of soil. This excess soil needs to be removed from the roots before you transplant it to its new pot. To do this, shake off as much excess soil as possible and then use your gloved hand to remove the remaining soil by gently squeezing it between your gloved fingers.
Fifth Step: Add New Soil
Now that you have removed most of the excess soil from around your plant’s roots, it’s time to add new soil. Open up a bag of potting soil and spread some on a surface such as newspaper. Be sure to mix the type of soil you choose with perlite, which will help aeration and drainage and prevent root rot. Once mixed, add the mixture to your new pot. Then, gently place your plant’s root ball into the center of the pot and backfill around it with more soil mixture.
Sixth Step: Water Your Plant
The last step is to water your plant. Make sure that the soil around the roots of your plant is thoroughly soaked, but not drenched or waterlogged. You can do this by slowly pouring on some water and giving the pot a good shake to help it absorb more evenly, or you can use a watering can. You may need to water your plant at least two more times before returning it to its place in your home or office.
Conclusion
Repotting can cause a lot of stress to your plant, so it’s best to only do it when necessary. You should also keep a close eye on your plant once you’ve repotted it. The best time for repotting is when your plant’s roots are visible near the edge of its pot. If you do need to move your plant to a bigger pot, be sure to follow these steps carefully. Your efforts will make it easier on both you and your plant!
