“Repotting 101: How to Safely Move Your Plants to a New Home”
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Repotting is one of the most essential parts of plant care—but it often feels intimidating. Whether your plant has outgrown its pot or the soil needs refreshing, repotting gives roots more space, improves airflow, and boosts healthy growth. At Petalyss.com, we provide tools and accessories that make the repotting process clean, stress-free, and beginner-friendly.
Here’s your step-by-step guide to repotting plants the right way.
🪴 1. Know When Your Plant Needs Repotting
Your plant might be telling you it needs a new home if you notice:
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Roots coming out of the drainage holes
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Soil drying out too quickly
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Slowed or stunted growth
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The pot feeling extremely crowded
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Mineral buildup on the soil surface
Most plants benefit from repotting every 12–18 months.
🧺 2. Choose the Right Pot
Pick a pot that is 1–2 inches larger in diameter than the current one.
Good choices include:
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Terracotta (great airflow)
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Ceramic (beautiful & stable)
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Lightweight eco-pots (beginner-friendly)
And always choose pots with drainage holes.
🌱 3. Prepare the New Soil Mix
Before repotting, mix fresh soil suited to your plant type:
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Tropical plants → potting mix + perlite
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Succulents & cacti → fast-draining sandy mix
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Herbs → nutrient-rich light mix
Fresh soil gives your plant a strong new foundation.
🪵 4. Gently Remove the Plant
Tilt the pot, support the stem, and lightly squeeze the sides to loosen the root ball.
Avoid tugging the plant—it can damage the roots.
Use a mini rake or soil stick from Petalyss to free stuck roots safely.
🌿 5. Trim & Loosen the Roots
If the roots are tightly circling the pot, gently loosen them.
Trim any mushy, dead, or blackened roots using clean pruning scissors.
Healthy roots should be white and firm.
🪣 6. Place Your Plant in Its New Home
Add a layer of soil at the bottom of the new pot.
Position the plant at the same height as before, fill in the sides with fresh soil, and lightly press to secure it—don’t pack it too tightly.
💧 7. Water Lightly & Let It Settle
Water just enough to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets.
Keep the plant in indirect light for a few days to reduce stress.