repot
Give roots room
To repot is to transfer a plant from one pot to another, typically a larger one to accommodate growth: The roots were coming through the drainage holes, so I repotted it.
Repotting refreshes soil and gives roots room to spread.
Ground matter for planting
- containerThing for storing items
- drainageLiquid removal system
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
- rootboundRoots filling entire container
perlite · vermiculite · loam · peat · sphagnum · moss · terracotta · ceramic
Roots filling entire container
- overcrowdedFilled beyond capacity
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- stuntedArrested in development
- thrivingSucceeding vigorously
established · mature · vigorous · healthy · wilting · stressed · recovering · acclimating
soil
Ground matter for planting
rootbound · perlite · vermiculite · loam · peat · sphagnum · moss · terracotta · ceramic · nursery
rootbound
Roots filling entire container
- overcrowdedFilled beyond capacity
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- stuntedArrested in development
thriving · established · mature · vigorous · healthy · wilting · stressed · recovering · acclimating · flourishing
transplant
Move tissue between bodies
backfill · water · settle · firm · center · position · lift · remove · place · transfer
nurture
Support growth and development
- maintainKeep in condition
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
upgrade · downsize · schedule · seasonal · annual · spring · routine · regular · overdue · neglected