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Repotting a plant may seem like an easy task.
Thus, we chatted with experts to find out what repotting mistakes to avoid and how to fix them.
Valeria Nyman, a chief product officer at Taim.io, agrees and explains how plants like a little snugness.
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If you move them from a tiny plastic cup to a cavernous pot, their roots get lost.
The plants focus on filling space instead of growing strong, Nyman says.
Think of it like getting a slightly bigger pair of shoes, not moving into an empty warehouse.
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The Soil and Plant Are Incompatible
When repotting, always verify you havethe right potting soil.
Some plants require good drainage, others require moisture retention, Estrada says.
Hence, some plants may want sandy soil, or they may need more organic matter.
This is especially true if repotting vegetables.
If repotting vegetables, avoid dry, sandy mixes meant for cacti and succulents.
These will not provide enough nutrition and moisture that your veggies need.
Estrada recommends taking your time when repotting dormant plants, usually in the winter.
Besides looking for thesigns that your plant needs repotting, youll need to think about your plants growth period.
Unless itsroot-bound, this is sheer trauma for the plant.
Instead, gently tease out roots if theyre tangled but keep that familiar soil around them.
The Soil Is Compacted
When repotting your plant, avoid overpacking the soil.
Compacted soil suffocates roots, Nyman says.
What to do instead?
Let the soil remain loose and airy.
This way, when you water your newly repotted plant, the water can settle inside the pot naturally.
This will help you avoid both root rot and waterlogged soil.
