Hey y’all! I’ve been wondering why a lot of people gravitate toward repotting when something is wrong with a plant. Is that advisable? I would think it would subject the plant to increased and undue stress, but I’m curious what y’all think.
There isn’t always a NEED to repot when there is something wrong but the roots should definitely be looked at when there is something wrong. That might lead to a repot if it’s rootbound but it shouldn’t ALWAYS happen.
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repotting isn’t a great first step unless you’re sure the plant is rotting or rootbound. there are ways to treat fungus gnats and soil mites along with various other pests through watering. you can also aerate soil that’s too wet with a skewer or chopstick (or slim knitting needle)
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There’s only a few instances where repotting is actually necessary, if there’s root rot, root bound or the soil needs to be replaced. For other problems it should be a last resort.
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Depends on what is wrong with the plant for sure but checking the roots is sometimes a very good idea.
1 Like I was gonna say, because I saw no need to repot except for when a plant is root bound or mold has taken over. I just began to wonder when I saw SOOO many people suggesting repotting for this or that malady. Good to know I wasn’t going crazy! Thanks!
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My silver nerve had a mold issue, and I just repot it today. This is my second time in a matter of 4 months where I had to repot it. Removing the top layer of soil wasn’t cutting it.
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