Find out how Lucy the spider plant we’ve been reviving is doing. Lucy gets repotted for the first time since her revival began. See how her new pot is chosen, and how she gets repotted.
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Today, we’re checking in with Lucy, our spider plant, who we started reviving a little over a year ago. Back then, she was looking pretty straggly and lacked the vibrant foliage she has now. We have several other videos in this playlist documenting her progress.
It’s now time for Lucy to be potted up into a larger size. I’ve selected three pots, and I’ll show you how to choose the next appropriate size.
This first pot might look nice, but it’s too large for Lucy. The plant-to-pot ratio would be off, with too much soil and not enough roots to absorb the moisture, which could lead to root rot. You want two-thirds root mass to one-third soil for a healthy plant.
These other two pots are better contenders. I’m leaning toward the wider brown one, even though it’s not the prettiest, because it will allow for maximum root growth around the sides and bottom. The taller white pot is narrower and wouldn’t provide as much room for growth.
Lucy has been thriving in her current pot, but she’s now outgrown it. She’s passed the ideal two-thirds plant to one-third pot ratio, and she’s been drying out quickly, which is another sign that it’s time to repot.
To repot, gently hold the bottom of the plant and pull it out of the pot. If it’s stuck, tap the side of the pot against a table to loosen it. Lucy’s roots are healthy—white, firm, and not squishy, indicating no root rot.
I’m choosing the wider brown pot, as it will allow more room for Lucy’s roots to expand. I’ve pre-moistened the soil and added pumice for good drainage, along with my Green Gourmet houseplant food and worm compost for nutrients.
When repotting, place a layer of soil in the bottom of the new pot, about an inch deep, and fill in around the sides with soil, making sure there are no air pockets. Be careful not to damage the roots while doing this.
After repotting, water Lucy thoroughly until water runs out of the drainage holes. Let the soil dry out between waterings, checking with a moisture meter to ensure it’s not too wet.
Once repotted, Lucy looks even better in her new pot! I placed her in an outer pot with marbles at the bottom, which will help maintain humidity. She’s now in the right size pot and ready to continue growing.
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