In this viewer-inspired video, find out what it means to repot, and what it means to pot up. There is a difference between the two terms. Potting up refers to potting up into a bigger pot, whereas repotting simply means to change the houseplant soil. When you pot up, you also repot at the same time.
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Welcome to HealthyHouseplants.com, where we teach you everything about gardening indoors. In todayโs installment of houseplant terms, we explain the difference between repotting and potting up, a topic inspired by viewer Chelsea Smile.
Potting up means moving a plant into the next larger pot size when it has outgrown its current container.
Repotting, however, can mean either moving the plant into a bigger pot or refreshing the soil while keeping the plant in the same pot size. Some plantsโsuch as African violetsโneed frequent repotting not because they outgrow their pots, but because they use up nutrients quickly as they produce flowers. In these cases, repotting simply means replacing the old soil with new soil in the same pot.
When an African violet or another plant truly outgrows its container, repotting and potting up happen at the same time: the plant is refreshed with new soil and placed into a larger pot.
FAQ: Repotting vs. Potting Up
What does potting up mean?
Potting up means moving a plant into the next larger pot size when it has outgrown its current container.
What is repotting?
Repotting can mean moving a plant into a larger pot or refreshing the soil while keeping it in the same pot size.
Can repotting be done without changing pot size?
Yes. Many plants, such as African violets, often need repotting in the same pot because they deplete soil nutrients.
When should I repot instead of pot up?
Repot when soil nutrients are depleted, even if the pot size is still appropriate. Pot up when the plant has physically outgrown the pot.
Why do African violets need frequent repotting?
African violets use nutrients quickly to produce blooms, so they benefit from regular soil refreshes even if they stay in the same pot.
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