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title: "Needing repotting tips never owned a plant before let alone 3 i want…"
description: "Needing repotting tips never owned a plant before let alone 3 i want to make sure im doing this right without killing them ….like when do I know it’s time ?do…"
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# Needing repotting tips never owned a plant before let alone 3 i want…

_Posted by Cici the newbie on 2025-06-27_

Needing repotting tips never owned a plant before let alone 3 i want to make sure im doing this right without killing them ….like when do I know it’s time ?do i use the old soil and mix it with new soil? These are all tropical plants btw (indoor) …  
I’m open to all knowledge  
Please drop some gems

## 8 comments

### Ahhhh56 commented on 2025-06-27

Are these indoor or outdoor plants?

#### Cici the newbie replied on 2025-06-27

Indoor i forgot to add that

### Ahhhh56 commented on 2025-06-27

You can tell when a plant needs a larger pot in two ways: First, if you start noticing roots trying to come out of the bottom of the current pot. Second, if the water runs through when you water it because there are more roots than soil. Another indicator might be if the plant has grown substantially larger from when you got it since this often means that there are more roots, too. It’s helpful to know the care instructions for the specific plant since some like being somewhat root bound. When I transplant, I usually increase the pot size no more than a few inches and use fresh soil. However, I leave whatever soil is on the rootball to avoid damaging the roots. What type of plants do you have?

#### Cici the newbie replied on 2025-06-28

I have 3 …2 Dreaceana one is fragrans the other is lemon lime then the last is philodendron

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-27

Check articles and YouTube videos on repotting. Search for videos on repotting your particular plant.

#### Cici the newbie replied on 2025-06-27

I will

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-28

When you repot, look at the roots to see if they're healthy (the main thing to look for with indoor plants is root rot, but sometimes you'll find old dead roots the plant doesn't need anymore.) Loosen them up a bit and make sure none of the roots are girdling (wrapping around the root mass in a circle such that they strangle the plant as they grow.) Make sure new soil is an appropriate type for your plant (more drainage for succulents, sphagnum moss for things that need to stay super moist, etc)

#### Cici the newbie replied on 2025-06-28

This little one i think is ready to repot i see her roots coming out and they are a little brown

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