{"id":15982,"date":"2022-06-27T17:28:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=15982"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:06:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:36:10","slug":"7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants","title":{"rendered":"7 Useful Tips on How to Repot your Houseplants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#Signs_you_need_to_repot_your_houseplant\" >Signs you need to repot your houseplant:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#How_to_Repot_Houseplants\" >How to Repot Houseplants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#1_Bring_a_new_Pot\" >1. Bring a new Pot\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#2_Remove_Plant_from_Current_Pot\" >2. Remove Plant from Current Pot\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#3_Untwine_the_roots\" >3. Untwine the roots\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#4_Discard_old_potting_mix\" >4. Discard old potting mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#5_Add_fresh_Potting_mix\" >5. Add fresh Potting mix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#6_Put_the_plant_back\" >6. Put the plant back\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-useful-tips-on-how-to-repot-your-houseplants\/#7_Water_Generously\" >7. Water Generously\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you remember how you outgrew your old clothes and footwear? Well, plants outgrow their homes too because the pots can become too small and congested for them. This and a few other concerning reasons add up to the decision of repotting your houseplants. So, if you are unaware of how to repot your houseplants, we have come to your rescue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at a few main causes and signs to recognise if your outdoor or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/indoor-plants\">indoor house plant<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs to be repotted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_you_need_to_repot_your_houseplant\"><\/span><b>Signs you need to repot your houseplant:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3o6Mbf6wpFNQN2yTvO\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"365\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s been a year since you repotted the plant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roots are growing through the drainage hole<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plant is getting pushed out of the pot by the roots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth rate has reduced significantly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potting mix dries out faster even with regular watering sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall plant is drooping or falling out of the pot\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a mineral and salt build-up on plant or pot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not convinced with the above tips for houseplants repotting, think of this exercise as giving your green buddies a makeover. Just like you, they also require a little pedicure and a fresh pot to look and feel better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Repot_Houseplants\"><\/span><b>How to Repot Houseplants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you are willing to take on this endeavour, and to make sure you do not get lost in the process, we have curated a list of 7 useful tips on how to repot houseplants. So, let&#8217;s dig into these pointers and come out with a fresh intake for healthier plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bring_a_new_Pot\"><\/span><b>1. Bring a new Pot\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 449px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/KbqXhNZhkpsfC0UgDW\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"501\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After noticing the signs to repot your houseplants, you need to get a new pot. Ideally, it should be larger than the previous one and have a drainage hole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remove_Plant_from_Current_Pot\"><\/span><b>2. Remove Plant from Current Pot\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 487px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/Zap6k0EzpnkEaoApq6\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"268\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your houseplant sideways and hold it gently from its stems or leaves. Then, you tap the bottom of the pot and twist the plant a bit to allow it to come out smoothly. You might need to tug and pull the stems a little, so be prepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Untwine_the_roots\"><\/span><b>3. Untwine the roots\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3og0IKMmOZE88Ankty\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"250\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In step two of how to repot houseplants, you loosen the roots with your hands. It will be a bit messy, so best to wear gloves. You have to detach all the tangled roots and prune the extra-long, thin, or unhealthy ones. The idea is to have the thick roots at the base for proper growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Discard_old_potting_mix\"><\/span><b>4. Discard old potting mix<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/x2T4iYQOEr1oArPUem\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"551\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third tip for houseplants repotting, is to get rid of the old mix. While your plant was potted, it consumed most of the nutrients, so it is time to say goodbye to it, as it is nearly drained of everything now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we advise you to use one-third of the old one with the new potting mix to make full use of its nutritional value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Add_fresh_Potting_mix\"><\/span><b>5. Add fresh Potting mix<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/l0HU7Eg4u5dYZ2Eqk\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"359\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it is time to pull out the big guns! Bring your fresh potting mix and pour it into the empty planter. Make sure to pack down as you add the soil to avoid any air pockets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your new pot does not have a drainage hole, add a layer of lava rocks at the bottom and then pour the soil. Also, do not fill the entire pot with the mix, instead only fill half of it at first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Put_the_plant_back\"><\/span><b>6. Put the plant back\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/l0HlLrIzwGy9k3Kbm\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"269\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sixth tip on how to repot houseplants is to add your freshly pruned plant. Make sure your plant is in the centre, steady, and well-balanced as you add in more potting mix. Remember not to fill the pot to its brim because the roots need some space to breathe too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Water_Generously\"><\/span><b>7. Water Generously\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/USVcG3KoPapnzvhvuO\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"269\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently press down on the soil to make it even. Once done, you should water the plant generously and place it in its ideal growth spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This concludes our guide on 7 useful tips on how to repot houseplants for better and healthier green buddies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember how you outgrew your old clothes and footwear? Well, plants outgrow their homes too because the pots can become too small and congested for them. 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