First, choose your vessel. When repotting, move up one size to accommodate root growth. It's your chance to change pot color and style as well. A variety of decorative pots are available at Hy-Vee Floral.
How-to Article
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Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
Description
Repotting your houseplants doesn't need to be intimidating. Toss your repotting woes and follow this easy how-to.
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Directions
Next, ensure drainage. It's best to use a pot with a drainage hole (and a saucer to catch excess water). If using a watertight container, line the bottom with stones to keep excess moisture from plant roots. Be careful not to overwater.
Now it's time to gather your soil. Most houseplants like a fast-draining soil mix. Choose one packaged for indoor use (some outdoor mixes contain woody fibers that attract gnats). Cacti and succulents have their own special bagged mix.
It's time to transplant! Add a base of indoor potting mix to the new pot, then place the plant in the new container at the same level it grew to in the old container. Fill any gaps, gently tap the pot to settle the mix, and water.