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title: "when is a good rule of green thumb to repot plants?"
description: "when is a good rule of green thumb to repot plants?"
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# when is a good rule of green thumb to repot plants?

_Posted by zyamer on 2023-08-03_

when is a good rule of green thumb to repot plants?

## 4 comments

### Karson commented on 2023-08-03

A couple signs I look for:  
-Stopped producing new leaves when they should (usually in spring or summer)  
-Any signs of being significantly root bound (needs more water than usual, stunted growth, etc)  
-The plant has root rot signs or hydrophobic soil and the pot I’ve used isn’t helping it thrive  
-I usually shoot for repotting in the spring/late winter so it can settle in and start growing in the warmer months!

#### zyamer replied on 2023-08-04

thank you! def have a few serious cases. most everything else can probably wait til next apring. Do you recommend repotting right away when you get the new plant home?

#### Karson replied on 2023-08-04

Depends where I got the plant from/how it’s doing.  
If it’s from Lowe’s or Home Depot usually their plants are overwatered or have pest so I repot. If the plant is happy in the pot it’s in and isn’t root bound, I let it adjust to my house and then repot!

### Annai C. commented on 2023-08-04

I usually check them if they are not growing new leaves or look droopy. I repot at night so it's less stressful for them

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