30/10/2026
new pothos plant TLC pt. 3🪴
welcome back to the third step of giving TLC to my houseplant to ensure optimal health throughout each phase of its journey
you all have been loving these so I cannot wait to share more as I give love to this beaut!
alright, today’s TLC tip I will be talking about:
re-potting 🪴
1. grab your pot
it is best to either find a pot with drainage holes
if the one you have does not, simply add some with a drill or you can add rocks at the base of the pot to act as natural drainage
2. begin to add your soil
you want to fill the pot about 3/4 of the way so that there is still enough space to add the plant and its roots
3. loosen the plant in its existing pot
gently squeeze the pot to loosen the plant
with the pot I have in the video it was a hanging pot so there are plastic clips I have to remove
if the existing pot you are working with has anything similar - it is crucial to move slowly and carefully to avoid damage to the plant
4. loosen the root structure
once the plant is safely out of the pot begin to use your fingers to loosen the actual roots now
this is a very delicate dance as you want to avoid tearing or ripping the roots - think of it like you are running your fingers through your hair
5. create the space for the plant and then
gently rest it in the soil
use your hands, a shovel, or a dibbler to create the hole for the plant to go
this needs to be big enough for the plant and its roots to fit but not too deep that the plant falls below the rim of the pot
6. fill the pot with soil, just below the rim, remembering not to compact the soil too much but also not too loose
you do not want to compact the soil which creates a suffocating effect on the plant…but you also do not want the soil too loose as this it is what helps create the structure for the plant in its new pot
like these plant tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in your growing journey?
be sure to follow Addison | Regenerative Healing for rest of steps to offer your plants TLC
