Signs It's Time to Repot or Trim
By Meredith Duce
Each of your household plants grow at their own speed. Snake plants grow slow and steady, while your ivy may need to be repotted each spring. Learning the language of your household plants includes understanding when to repot. So, welcome to springtime and take note of your plants language; it may be time to upgrade their space. Five Signs it’s Time to Repot: 1. Root-bound 2. Roots coming out of the bottom or top 3. Yellow leaves 4. Loss of leaves 5. Stagnation of growth The growth of your household plants continues based on the nutrients available, and repotting your plant gives your green some new and fitting nutrients. In varying times your plant will outgrow their containers, so depending on the plant, you may need to repot each spring or every 2 to 5 years. The plant’s roots are likely to be the first to indicate a need for more nutrients. This could be shown in roots extending past the bottom of the pot, or the roots may take the shape of your container, making the plant “rootbound”. A root-bound plant is identified by the roots encircling the top or
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