10 Signs It’s Time To Repot Your Pothos

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00:0010 signs.

00:01It's time to repot your pothos.

00:04Soil compaction and poor aeration.

00:07A compacted mix suffocates roots.

00:10Repot into airy peat bark and perlite to restore aeration, drainage, and microbiome benefits.

00:17Roots spiraling around the root ball.

00:19When you slide the plant from its pot, you might spy a dense swirl of roots circling

00:24the perimeter.

00:25Classic root-bound behavior.

00:28A slightly larger pot encourages branching, uniform moisture, and stable nutrient uptake.

00:34Water pooling on the soil surface.

00:37Hydrophobic old mix repels water, causing dry pockets and gnats.

00:41Fresh soil rehydrates evenly and prevents soggy crowns.

00:46Yellowing lower leaves despite regular feeding.

00:50Nutrients blocked by spent, compacted soil cause lower leaves to yellow.

00:54Repot with gentle, slow-release amendments to restore vigor.

00:58Pot becoming surprisingly top-heavy.

01:01Overgrown vines unbalanced containers.

01:03Choose a deeper or wider pot for stability, root expansion, and secure support installation.

01:10Salt and mineral buildup on rim and soil.

01:14White crust signals, fertilizer or hard water salts disrupting pH.

01:19Rinse roots and refresh the mix with filtered water.

01:22Roots emerging from drainage holes.

01:26Escaping roots desiccate in the air.

01:28Consider up-potting to envelop them in soil, restoring moisture access and overall resilience.

01:35Soil dries out within hours of watering.

01:38Rapid drying suggests a root-bound plant or coarse mix.

01:41Repot appropriately to retain moisture without waterlogging, easing watering frequency.

01:47Visible root rot or slimy patches.

01:50Dark, mushy, foul roots indicate rot.

01:54Prune damaged sections, dust cuts, and repot into an airy, drier mix.

02:00More than two years since last repotting.

02:03Biennial refresh preserves structure, nutrients, and root health.

02:07Expect steadier growth, vibrant foliage, and fewer emergencies.