For those of us who enjoy having plants around the house, we know there is a time when we have to move our greenery into bigger pots. Sometimes people who really enjoy their plants are hesitant to move them because they aren’t quite sure how to move them without killing them.
The first step to take when starting the process of transplanting a houseplant is to get a pot that is two inches larger than the one the plant is already in. You want your plant to have plenty of room to grow, and also to be able to keep the soil moist. If the pot is too big, the soil will dry out slowly and it will be difficult for you to control moisture. your plantation Make sure your container is clean and has a drainage hole. If your pot doesn’t have perforated holes and you can’t put yourself in it, put a small layer of rocks or pebbles on the bottom pots will do well. The idea of the irrigation holes is to drain the excess water from the plant. Rocks or pebbles at the bottom of the pot will serve the same purpose and help prevent the roots of your plant from rotting.
Now that your new pot is ready for your houseplant, you need to have new soil. I only use potting soil potting soil unless I have a certain type of plant that requires something else. For example, a cactus does better in a special citrus soil because it absorbs water quickly. Fill your pot about half way with new soil. Use your hand or a digger to make a hole in the center of the new soil.
Remove the houseplant from the current pot carefully. I hold the plant in one hand, upside down, pot, everything, and gently lower the pot to loosen the plant. You can just use a little crisp from the pot to help. To help with this step, you’ll want to water the plant the day before you plan to move it. This helps to moisturize well. Moist soil will hold better than dry soil.
You have your plant from an old pot. The next step is to get a new pot. By doing this, his roots are gently straightened and untangled. Try not to break the roots in this process. Breaking the roots too much can cause the plant to eventually die. Once the roots are straight, place the plant in the hole you made in the soil of the new pot. Have the plant so that the soil level is the same at the base as the pot was in the old one. You don’t want to cover more than was covered; you only want to have room for the roots to grow.
Now add more information about your plant while holding it in place. Make sure to lightly stake the soil around the plant to help it settle in its new home.
When you plant in a new pot, be sure to water well. I usually water my plant until I see water draining from the watering holes. This of course helps me to keep the soil moist enough. Be sure to keep the soil moist, but don’t over-water your plant.
When I use regular potting soil, my soil is not fertilized. I recommend adding fertilizer to your soil at this time. I have found that when I wait to add fertilizer, the plant can die more easily in the new pot. I feel that fertilizing the plant immediately after transplanting helps to preserve its life and not to shock from the transplant. Now, place your plant in indirect light for a few days to help it adjust to the transplant.
Now your houseplant has a new pot to grow in, sit back and enjoy your hard work. To ensure the long life of your plants, transplant them as needed.
