The Big Re-Potting

by Bryna
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September 4, 2023

Before we moved into our first home I wanted to check on all my plants and get some of my newest additions into some more permanent pots before moving them all. I called it The Big Re-Potting because I don’t think I’ve ever done this many plants at one time! I think in total it took me nearly three hours to complete.

It’s not always a great idea to re-pot and move a plant at the same time. None of the plants I have are very fussy right now, so I figured it would be worth my time to get it done before I moved rather than after.

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Planting

Since my plants are all still babies, not many of them were root bound, nor very big. I didn’t have to buy any large pots, as they all only went up to another smaller size.

A few of them I separated as well just to have more plants to work with, including the Neon Pothos and Brazil Philodendron I got from a small plant swap at a local brewery.

Some of my lucky finds were my first Silver Sword Philodendron, some Caladiums, a small succulent and a string of hearts cutting.

I decided to use an old make up stand I got for free at a yard sale as a planter. I know that the plants I’m putting in these containers won’t be in them for very long. I’m not particularly concerned about drainage. If they were going to grow slowly I would drill 4-5 small holes in the bottoms for drainage. Instead, I’ll underwater rather than overwater to prevent water build up.

Re-Potting Suggestions

I have a few standards for myself before I interefere with my plants. First, I always make sure it’s necessary that I’m moving or re-potting them. I have a habit of loving my plants a little too much, meaning I’m guilty of over watering or over-planting. So, I’ve benworking on asking myself, “does this plant need a change, or do I want to change it?”. By keeping my wants in check, I have fewer plant casualities.
Secondly, I make sure I have ample time to re-pot my plants. It’s not fun or relaxing to rush through the re-potting process. Thirdly, I make sure I have enough space both to work on re-potting and to place the plants once they’re in their new pots. Finally, I gather all my supplies and set up my work station. I round up a large spoon or small shovel, gloves, paper towels, water, soil and my plants. I use this Miracle Grow Potting mix, which you can purchase yourself here on Amazon http://<a target=”_blank” href=”https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-VB00008-Potting-Mix-Pack/dp/B087F7GNFG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2Q9CZ8OTI577J&keywords=miracle%252Bgro%252Bpotting&qid=1695472349&sprefix=%252Caps%252C132&sr=8-2&th=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=neighborsathe-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4f01c7e76dd53dff8d4dc729f3ededf7&camp=1789&creative=9325″>Miracle Gro Potting Mix</a>

I enjoy taking my time to re-pot my plants. Taking care of my plants is part of my “me time” or “self care” or whatever people call practicing their hobbies. I hope you enjoy the pictures of my plant babies in their new pots.

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Before we moved into our first home I wanted to check on all my plants and get some of my newest additions into some more permanent pots before moving them all. I called it The Big Re-Potting because I don’t think I’ve ever done this many plants at one time! I…

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