Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...

Whether you’ve kept a fiddle-leaf fig alive for years or you’ve killed more succulents than you can count, repotting a houseplant can be a daunting task. If you want your plant to thrive, though, it’s ...

Q: My plumeria is root-bound in a 13-inch diameter pot. Should I repot it now or wait for dormancy? Or does it like being root bound? — C.W., Houston A: Plumerias are best with ample root room. The ...

Keeping a woody plant looking good in a pot is largely a question of knowing when to repot it. As a guide, once every two years is about right. But some plants need repotting sooner and others can ...

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

Your home is nothing without plants. I said it and I meant it. Covering corners, tabletops and window sills in greenery is a must for any home interior. Not only are indoor plants aesthetically ...

For the last episode of In The Know’s Plant Week, Christopher Griffin simplified the daunting process of how to repot plants. Griffin used a ZZ plant to demonstrate how easy and therapeutic repotting ...