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A tangled mass of circling roots needs careful handling, rush it and you'll damage your plant. Here's how to safely repot a root-bound plant and encourage healthy new growth.

The first two weeks after repotting determine whether your plant thrives or struggles. Skip the fertilizer, adjust your watering and give it time to recover.

Go 1-2 inches larger that's the golden rule for pot sizing. But why does size matter so much and when should you break the rule? A practical guide to choosing the right pot.

Roots escaping drainage holes? Water running straight through? These are clear signs your plant needs a new pot. Here's how to tell when it's time and when it's not.

Most houseplants need repotting every 1-3 years but the real answer depends on your plant type and growing conditions. Find the right frequency for your plants.

"Low light" doesn't mean "no light." It means tolerant of dim conditions not thriving in them. Here's what low light actually looks like and which plants genuinely survive it.

Snake plants (Sansevieria) thrive on neglect. They tolerate low light, infrequent watering and general disregard. The only way to kill them is with too much love, overwatering.

Moving a plant from dim corner to sunny window, or from indoors to outside, causes sunburn without gradual adjustment. Here's how to safely transition plants to brighter conditions.

Your plant is sitting in soggy soil with yellowing leaves, classic overwatering. The damage has started but recovery is possible if you act quickly. Stop watering, assess the roots and follow these steps.

Each pot material handles moisture differently. Terra cotta breathes and dries fast; plastic retains water; ceramic varies by glazing. Choose based on your watering habits and plant needs.

Bigger isn't better when it comes to pots. Too large and roots rot; too small and growth stalls. The sweet spot is just 1-2 inches larger than the current root ball. Here's how to get it right.

Yellow leaves are your plant's distress signal but the cause could be overwatering, underwatering, age, pests, or a dozen other issues. Here's how to read the pattern and fix the problem.