Troubleshooting
Repotting Shock: Why Your Plant Sulks After Repotting
Why a houseplant droops, yellows, or stalls after repotting, whether it is shock or something worse, and how to help it recover.
Topic
Repotting
Every guide tagged Repotting, gathered in one place.
Troubleshooting
Root-Bound Houseplants: How to Tell and What to Do
How to tell if a houseplant is root-bound, when it is a problem and when it is fine, and how to ease a pot-bound plant without setting it back.
Plant Care
When to Repot a Houseplant: The Signs and the Timing
The real signs a houseplant needs repotting, the best time of year to do it, and why repotting too often does more harm than leaving a plant slightly snug.
Plant Care
Choosing the Right Pot: Size, Material, and Drainage
How to choose the right pot for a houseplant, covering pot size, terracotta versus plastic versus ceramic, and why the drainage hole matters most.
Plant Care
How to Divide Houseplants: Propagation by Splitting the Root Ball
How to propagate clumping houseplants by division, which plants suit it, and how to split the root ball at repotting time without setting the plant back.
Plant Care
How to Choose the Right Potting Mix for Houseplants
A guide to houseplant potting mixes, explaining what good soil contains and how to match or amend it for different types of plants.
Plant Care
How to Repot a Houseplant Without Killing It
Repotting stresses a plant, but done right it sets up years of healthy growth. Go up one pot size only and repot in spring for the safest result.
Troubleshooting
How to Save an Overwatered Plant, Step by Step
Overwatering is the top killer of houseplants. If you catch it early, this step-by-step rescue gives the plant a real chance.