Why do some potted plants benefit from being root bound and transplanting should be regularly done to gradually larger pots? When they grow in the ground there’s unrestricted space, so why do you want to avoid planting them in a larger pot to begin with?
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When you plant in pots that are too large, the soil will remain wet for longer which can lead to root rot and other problems in some plants
When you plant in pots that are too large, the soil will remain wet for longer which can lead to root rot and other problems in some plants
It’s not. Transplanting can be stressful for the plant and the other option you described is better for container gardening.
It’s not. Transplanting can be stressful for the plant and the other option you described is better for container gardening.
Mostly root rot. You have a large volume of dirt, which is heavier and more compacted, which is now wet and has no roots in it to suck up the moisture. It stays wet, while the small part around the plant’s roots starts to dry out, both from the roots and being closer to the surface. So you have to water it again. Now the rootless dirt is even wetter. Dirt that stays sopping wet for long periods of time tends to rot, and the resulting fungus will attack your plant’s roots.
Mostly root rot. You have a large volume of dirt, which is heavier and more compacted, which is now wet and has no roots in it to suck up the moisture. It stays wet, while the small part around the plant’s roots starts to dry out, both from the roots and being closer to the surface. So you have to water it again. Now the rootless dirt is even wetter. Dirt that stays sopping wet for long periods of time tends to rot, and the resulting fungus will attack your plant’s roots.
Mostly root rot. You have a large volume of dirt, which is heavier and more compacted, which is now wet and has no roots in it to suck up the moisture. It stays wet, while the small part around the plant’s roots starts to dry out, both from the roots and being closer to the surface. So you have to water it again. Now the rootless dirt is even wetter. Dirt that stays sopping wet for long periods of time tends to rot, and the resulting fungus will attack your plant’s roots.
It’s not. Transplanting can be stressful for the plant and the other option you described is better for container gardening.
I’ll also add that not every plant likes to be transplanted due to having very sensitive roots. In those cases it’s best to sow the seeds in their final pot.
I’ll also add that not every plant likes to be transplanted due to having very sensitive roots. In those cases it’s best to sow the seeds in their final pot.
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