DOWNSIZING your Pot: How, When & Why to RePot into a Smaller Pot
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- čas přidán 6. 11. 2020
- This video is all about DOWNSIZING your container. Most of the time we talk about planting in a larger pot, but in this video I demonstrate how to pot an Epiphyllum spp into a smaller container. There a handful of plants that prefer to be grown in pots that confine their root systems because this more closely resembles the growing conditions they have in nature. And some plants need that confined space to create the stress needed to bloom or create baby pups.
Often I see plants growing in too large of pots, and when small plants are unable to fill out their containers, not only is it anesthetically pleasing, being surrounded by too much soil space can actually hinder the plant’s success.
While this particular Epiphyllum didn’t need to be downsized for health/cultural reasons, I chose to downsize for stylistic reasons, while still maintaining a good growing environment for it to thrive. I think the outcome turned out pretty good looking too!
Some favorite plants that prefer to be grown in small containers include Epiphyllum, Peace Lilies, Spider Plants, many Philodendron, Aloe, most succulents, Agapanthus, Clivia, many Ficus, Snake Plants, Hoyas, Christmas Cactus, Jade, African Violets, and Boston Ferns.
So the next time one of your prized house plants doesn’t seem to be as glowing as it should, ask yourself if it is growing in too large of a pot? And if it looks to be, maybe it’s time to downsize.
I love seeing professionals sharing when they kind of struggle and show their obstacles.Makes me feel less intimidated when I will have to do the same. Thanks for every video you share.
You are so welcome
I can't wait till mine gets that big! Yours are beautiful! ❤️
I carefully read the description. I'm gonna have to repot my moonshine sanseveria and some others. I didn't know I might hinder its potential growth. Thank you for the tip. New sub from Singapore!
it may also look nicer when kept in a smaller container too!
If you give your pot plenty of water before transplanting, the soil will become really loose and all you have to do after 10 minutes is turn the pot upside down on a newspaper or plastic sheet. Saves you from having to use a knife or have a fight with the plant :)
awesome tip, thanks for sharing!
@@plantvibrations You're welcome. When the plant is well hydrated, it'll undergo less of transplanting shock :) Happy Gardening !
Can you speak to how you would compensate for using the same soil? Would you add some nutrients to it later? That would have been a good tip. Glad you spoke on the roots but does that go for only that plant? Or can most plants take a root trim? I was somehow killing my peace Lilly, its so small from cutting the dead parts. But new growth is coming! But it's so puney for the pot now its a small plant w the same root ball it looks ridiculous. So I'm gonna try this🤞ty!
most plants can take a root trim but you need to be very careful about the type of care you give the plant afterwards. I think if you trim back your peace lily's roots and plant it down to a smaller size it should respond fine.
Hi Devin its Brent from Ohio. You helped give me some suggestions about hardy hibiscus from Robertas. TY. I have another ? I need privacy in my backyard. The Austrian pines are dying and look terrible. Would you recommend some type of thuja giant or a privacy hedge? Anything other suggestions? Does Robertas have anything or any nursery online you would recommend? I need help. TY
Hey Brent. Glad the hibiscus was helpful! I am also researching for similar types of plants for my own house right now. My best recommendation would be to do a google search for best evergreen in ohio and see if you can find a university article describing the different options. i have been reading an article from penn state about good evergreens for PA, and it has really helped. Unfortunately that is not our specialty at Roberta's however.
@@plantvibrations TY. Appreciate the feedback. I have decided to move on from a evergreen and would be open to a privet hedge type. Any suggestions?
@@MrWeatherMANBWH privet hedges are evergreens. They are broad leaf evergreens. I don’t have any specific privet hedge suggestions. Check out other broad leaf evergreen hedges too
I have an epipremnum. Can I also cut the roots away without harming the plant??
most likely you can, they can do quite well with small root systems