hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2 peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed, can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it would be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots, thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for this info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
Good advice.
Mike
Grant Meyer
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message ----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2007 5:40:15 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/ fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
____________ _________ _________ __
From: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:houseplants@ yahoogroups. com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my plants are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and i hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message ----
From: Louise
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 9:18:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my plants are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and i hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
From: Rose
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message----- --
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/ fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
____________ _________ _________ __
From: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:houseplants@ yahoogroups. com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
Hi Cyn and all,
Thanks for the kind words. You know, I try to "throttle" myself so I
don't go on TOO long, heh heh, so glad you found the post helpful. For
some reason, knowing the reason behind a guideline (like knowing that
the extra soil in a too large pot can get rot from water when no roots
have penetrated it yet) helps me remember it.
Thanks again,
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Cyn V
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 6:22 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Grant, I just wanted to thank you for this answer (even though I'm not
the one who posted the question). You always have detailed information
and explanations, and it's such a help for a former houseplant killer
like myself. :)
Cyn
http://tinyurl.com/2ye4a9
http://tinyurl.com/2gf58q
----- Original Message ----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2007 5:40:15 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/ fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
____________ _________ _________ __
From: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:houseplants@ yahoogroups.
com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
i love them, Cyn, they are such cute little roses..but i know i will end up killing it..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Cyn V
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
I got a mini rose plant for Valentine's Day. So far the leaves are still green and healthy.. but there's only one little flower on there. There were about 7, but the others withered and have not been replaced. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. :(
Cyn (south texas)
http://tinyurl.com/2ye4a9
http://tinyurl.com/2gf58q
----- Original Message ----
From: Louise
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 9:18:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my plants are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and i hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message----- --
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/ fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
____________ _________ _________ __
From: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:houseplants@ yahoogroups. com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
my african violet has no flowers either..dont know whats going on..
its sunny here and beautiful, Rose.
have a great weekend..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Our weather is so rainy I wonder how they will do after this week. My
African violets aren't blooming now. The cyclamen are. Thanks Rose
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 3/2/2007 4:19:01 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my plants
are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and i
hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it
would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for
this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
Hi Cyn and all,
Roses are infamous for being difficult houseplants. I'd suggest
gradually acclimating yours to life outside and then planting them in
your garden, or you can keep them in their pots, outdoors too. They
will definitely be happier outside than in, and it should be warm enough
in your climate for them to go outside. Just be sure to keep them in
shade, then slowly brighter and brighter light over a couple of weeks,
until they're in full or almost-full sunshine.
Let us know what you do and how it works out.
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Cyn V
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:27 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
I got a mini rose plant for Valentine's Day. So far the leaves are still
green and healthy.. but there's only one little flower on there. There
were about 7, but the others withered and have not been replaced. Not
sure what I'm doing wrong. :(
Cyn (south texas)
http://tinyurl.com/2ye4a9
http://tinyurl.com/2gf58q
----- Original Message ----
From: Louise
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 9:18:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my
plants are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and
i hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message----- --
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know
about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it
would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller
pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for
this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/ fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
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From: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:houseplants@ yahoogroups.
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On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
Um... I repot all my new plants about 5 minutes after
I get them through my door. Maybe this explains why a
couple of my plants didn't do well right off the bat.
The majority of my plants are thriving though.
Heather
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Cyn, even though mini roses are sold as houseplants, they're really not. They
have all the requirements of full size roses. They, like the full size ones,
need LOTS of light (& that's full sunlight!), good soil, & good air movement
to prevent fungal diseases.
Any plant, to flower well, needs far more light than what's needed to grow.
Sunlight is to a plant is like food to an animal. No animal or human can get
pregnant & grow a baby without enough food. When a plant flowers, it's out to
make seeds & is akin to pregnancy in animals.
Before that rose came to you, it was nurtured in a greenhouse with plenty of
light (probably supplemental lighting since winter has less sunlight & weaker
intensity). It was kept in very even & good growing conditions. Then, it made
an abrupt change to a truck for shipping & then into a store. It may even
have sat on a shelf for a few days before being displayed. Then, it underwent
another abrupt change - outside to a car & then home to you. I'm sure the
light inside your home is nowhere like it was in the nursery. Nor can you
baby it like they can for sales/
Make sure that any fancy foil or plastic wrapping around the pot is removed.
Otherwise, the soil can't breathe & will get sour or mouldy. Give it as much
light as you can - even moving it to different windows to receive any
sunlight coming in. When you water, soak it well & let all excess water drain
so the pot doesn't sit in water. Then, don't water till the top inch or two
of soil is very dry. If the pot still feels heavy, it means there's lot of
moisture in the soil still. You don't want to keep it too wet.
If it gets enough sunlight, you can feed it a weak solution of fish fertilizer
& again, in another month till it gets growing very well. When the weather
becomes warmer, you can plant it outside or transplant to a little larger
container & keep that outside for more sun. If it's starting to look
straggly, you can prune it back to strong healthy growth - again, just like
regular roses.
Judy
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maybe thats what mine is doing too, Rose..i know it has new leaves..Maybe the flowers will come soon..Its a very thirsty plant though..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 1:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Mine I think is resting before the next batch of flowers.Rose
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 3/2/2007 11:35:10 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
my african violet has no flowers either..dont know whats going on..
its sunny here and beautiful, Rose.
have a great weekend..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Our weather is so rainy I wonder how they will do after this week. My
African violets aren't blooming now. The cyclamen are. Thanks Rose
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 3/2/2007 4:19:01 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
hi Rose, hope youre doing well..HOw are your plants doing? so far, my
plants
are doing ok..
i want to get a little mini rose, but i killed one a few years ago, and i
hate for the same to happen..But they are so cute..
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Rose
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
Thanks for all the advice. Rose in Paris
-------Original Message-------
From: Louise
Date: 03/02/07 02:12:30
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Houseplants] potting?
thanks Grant, i will wait then, i am in no hurry..Also, i didnt know about
the pots not being to big..i bought a few big pots, cause i thought it
would
be best so i didnt have to repot again..But i did buy a few smaller pots,
thinking i made a big mistake, cause they seemed to small...thanks for
this
info...
i did pot a few pothos, hope they dont die on me...
~*~Louise~*~
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Meyer
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Houseplants] potting?
Hi Louise and all,
The best advice is to leave new plants in their current pots for several
weeks to a month or two while they adjust to their new location. That
reduces the chance of stress since they're already busy adjusting to a
new location. Changing pots just adds to their burden.
Once they've settled in to their new location, then it's generally okay
to pot them to a new pot.
That being said, I've violated the guideline sometimes and have had
great, and sometimes bad, results. Peace lilies are very durable and
could probably tolerate it, but if you're not in a hurry it's generally
best to wait.
As a side-comment, the biggest reason repotting fails is that people
repot plants into pots that are too large compared to the current pot.
It's best to get a pot that's only two inches wider (so there's one inch
of new space all the way around the old soil); if that's not possible,
then it's always best to make the jump as small as possible. Lots of
people lose repotted plants because the new pot is so large that the
plant doesn't have time to get its roots into the new soil and that new
soil stays wet too long and bacteria/rot/fungus get started. So,
whenever we repot, it's best to only a slightly-larger pot, or when
dividing a plant, put each division in to the same, or smaller sized
pot. I've violated that rule a few times and it's almost always bad for
the plant.
Let us know what you do, and how it works out!
Take care,
Grant
________________________________
From: houseplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:houseplants@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Louise
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:31 PM
To: houseplants@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Houseplants] potting?
hi guys, when is the best time to pot a plant you just got? i have 2
peace lilies one has 3 lilies, the other one lily is not yet bloomed,
can i put them in their pots, or do i wait?
thanks,
~*~Louise~*~
