Signs It's Time to Repot    

• Roots growing out of the drainage holes or circling the surface. 

• Water runs straight through without being absorbed. 

• Growth has stalled despite good light, water, and feeding. 

• The plant looks visibly too large for its pot, or tips over easily. 

What You'll Need     

• A new pot, about 1–2 inches wider than the current one, with a drainage hole. 

• Fresh potting mix suited to the plant. 

• Clean scissors or shears, in case any roots need trimming. 

• A watering can for settling the soil afterward.  

Step-by-Step      

• 1. Water the day before. Moist soil holds together better and slides out of the pot more easily, reducing stress on the roots. 

• 2. Loosen and remove the plant. Gently squeeze a flexible pot to loosen the soil, then ease the plant out by the base of the stem — never by pulling on the leaves or stems. 

• 3. Inspect and loosen the roots. Gently tease apart tightly circling roots with your fingers, and trim away any that are mushy, blackened, or clearly dead. 

• 4. Add fresh soil and reposition. Put a layer of fresh mix in the new pot, set the plant at the same depth it was growing before, and fill in around the sides, pressing gently to remove large air pockets. 

• 5. Water thoroughly. This settles the soil around the roots and helps close any remaining gaps 

Aftercare     

Keep the freshly repotted plant out of direct, harsh sun for a few days and hold off on fertilizing for 2–4 weeks — the roots need time to settle before they're ready to take up extra nutrients. Some mild leaf drooping right after repotting is normal and usually resolves within a week or two.