You do you! Everyone has opinions and what works for them, doesn't necessarily mean it works for all! You are an expert with YOUR plants! I rarely disrupt the roots. Unless I have a pest infestation, I leave the root ball as is when up-potting.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue. I usually laugh at those types of comments. I would only remove soil if it was rock hard. Thanks for watching!
@Jennifer6032 жыл бұрын
Ditto...you do you!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
@@Jennifer603 I always do!!! Thanks
@billybailey45932 жыл бұрын
That is so true, if you listen to what everyone's plant advise you will have a lot of dead plants, do what works best for you. Everyone's environment is so different you cant have one single approach for plant care.
@devilmecare2 жыл бұрын
I repot without disturbing the roots. I checked by taking it out after 3 months. They stretch into the new potting soil. No need to rip roots to appease someone else.
@lseeber012 жыл бұрын
I find that if I'm repotting a rootbound plant like those, if I soak the bottom of the roots for a minute or so, it softens the roots enough that they are much easier to untangle without too much breakage. Although, if I have one where the roots are really circled and compact at the bottom, I use a really sharp, large knife and just cut the bottom off and then repot. So far, so good.
@genevievepluviose99198 ай бұрын
Yay for this comment. I have a root bound pothos soaking now!
@cyndieimstambaugh7117 Жыл бұрын
don't worry about negative comments, i learned a lot, thank you! please keep making these teaching videos. I appreciate these simple "how-to" instructions without frills.
@isleeptillnoon52562 жыл бұрын
I'm really lazy, I've never bothered with removing the soil in 20 years of gardening unless its the original peat moss that it came in from the nursery and I'm changing it to something completely different. I also don't bother with loosening up or touching the roots either, they can make their own way to the new soil fine, never had a strangled plant. The only time I touch the roots is if I want to limit the size of the plant so it doesn't take over my space or I want to keep it in the same size pot, then I take the scissors and prune usually about a third. I live in an apartment so space is really limited. There's more than one way to look after plants, and you do what works best for you and yours. Ignore these Plant Gestapo. They'd probably have a fit if they knew I reuse all my old potting mixes as well.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I was pretty much joking around. I don't pay attention to those comments. I wasn't expecting the plant to be root bound like it was, but more of a soil issue....rock hard soil. So that's why I said that because the last time, in one of my Jade videos, I got some messages saying I should have loosened up the soil..... I always enjoy hearing how others care for thier plants as I may learn something new as well. That what I enjoy most about reading in the comments. Thanks for watching!
@rhodealexandre65832 жыл бұрын
“They’d probably have a fit” Hahahahaha!!!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this comment as well lol
@chocolatethunder19214 күн бұрын
Same here! I've never done any of that, and my plants are doing wonderfully.
@littlespiritx Жыл бұрын
Huge help. Thank you!!
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@tsubodzuka2 жыл бұрын
It's so interesting to see how everyone has different techniques and experiences with their plants. I've personally had rootbound plants go into remission a few months after repotting if I do not loosen up the roots. Upon closer inspection some roots have always found their way into the newer and fresher soil while the ones trapped within the ball continue to decline. Others swear by leaving them be which I find bonkers...but like you said, whatever works!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this. I usually leave the roots, unless they are severely root bound. I might loosen them up a bit at the bottom just so they can spread out. I'll have to keep an eye out for the ones I've left alone and see how they do in the short and long term.
@lynnsimpson74752 жыл бұрын
Really bothers me to think that viewers' comments are bothersome. Just know that many of us really appreciate your wonderful channel!!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynn!!!
@grat20102 жыл бұрын
Just keep doing what works for you. Personally, the less I mess with the roots the better my plants bounce back from being repotted.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I always do! Everyone has their own way of doing things. I wasn't expecting the plant to be root bound like that, but more solid soil. Thats why I said I better break up the soil a bit more lol
@SweetNobody2 жыл бұрын
Not messing with the roots period causes roots to not seek out the new soil for me. So the shock of replanting is worth it in the long run. At least for plants with much bigger root systems. String of pearls or tradescantia zebrina for example not as needed.
@metsl18707 ай бұрын
Exactly
@rrich17192 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff it's Adele, I love pothos. Nice video.Lovely, lush plants.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adele!!!
@leahstrydom84152 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous result! It's so nice and full! Love it
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think it turned out great as well!
@ritaalicea64602 жыл бұрын
I agree get rid of that old soil! Refresh it with new soil which will have lots more nutrients! I also break up the roots a little when really root bound, I think it depends on the plants too. Either way your videos are great and I trust your judgement since your plants always look so happy and healthy!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rita!!!
@StaceyHerewegrowagain11 ай бұрын
Great video. Do what you wish with your own plants lol. Never let anyone dictate how and why you do things the way you do lol. Your entitled to leave the soil around the roots if thats what you wish to do and it's working for you. Thanks for sharing! It took me a long time to get the hang of not letting comments bother me. Your always going to have judgement when posting videos online. Don't let it get to you❤
@georgeking50442 жыл бұрын
I wondered if by putting the two plants in one pot, won't that make them root bound awfully quick and have to make you separate them all that quicker? By the way it made a beautiful plant. I liked the idea you say your not an expert and your learn as you got. That's me also. If it wasn't for youtube I'd be lost.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
It will get root bound pretty quick....I have actually chopped this plant up already. Thanks for watching my videos George.
@bobbiroberts67882 жыл бұрын
When I repot I loosen some of the roots(if the roots are not those that are very thin) I remove some soil from bottom and some of the top then I just put some fresh soil and backfill. My theory is that in nature plants don’t always have fresh soil lol. You know your plants so you do what you know makes your babies thrive!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I was pretty much joking around, but if the soil is rock hard then I will loosen it up a bit. Like you, I usually let the roots do their own thing and it has worked out so far hahaha.
@sallyedmondson92752 жыл бұрын
Such healthy looking plants though ?! 😍
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sally!
@stephanblack45584 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@EverythingPlants4 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@rosehunter77883 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@claraavin32614 ай бұрын
You just gave me a good idea. Great video. thanks
@EverythingPlants4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@bridgettepinkelman20242 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! I ready to transplant two big pothos. Thank you so very much for your uTube!!!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for watching.
@lisawagner60762 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plant! But I have a feeling you will be repotting that again in the spring, LOL. That was a lot of roots!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Ya....but I don't have any more room hahaha
@MountainsnVallies2 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants isn’t that always the problem 😆😆 same!
@janicemackey54152 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! Pothos r one of my Favorite house plants!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Easy and beautiful....what more do you want.
@harrybarnes35397 ай бұрын
Don't worry about other people so much you are doing great from where I'm sitting watching this video
@bundaidealislamy2 жыл бұрын
Semakin subur dan rimbun setelah ganti media tanam ...
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Tanah memang menyegarkannya The soil does freshen it up.
@timbrelman2 жыл бұрын
It's good to prune the roots. When root pruning it encourages more foliage. Very few people do root pruning anymore. Study up on root pruning.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
This is something I want to try for my next root bound plant. I'll prune the roots and keep it in the same pot (not upsize) and see how it makes out. A growth control experiment!
@b.r.v.86092 жыл бұрын
Personally I don’t think removing all the soil from the root ball is necessary 🙂 your plants seem happy so I would just keep doing thing your way!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Neither do I, unless the soil is rock hard. I really don't care what some people have to say lol......I just laugh. Thanks for the support!!!
@jennykenney12722 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Super helpful video.. thank you!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jenny!
@Hello_Fuckers02 жыл бұрын
I need a Hawaiian pothos!! I saw a huge one at my local nursery early in the spring. They had it on a trellis. The stems were as thick as a shovel handle at least!! Humongous leaves as well, definitely sparked some serious plant envy lol
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
How much was that Hawaiian, do you remember?
@Hello_Fuckers02 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants I don't unfortunately. They aren't the cheapest place to buy plants though. But if you're looking for something really big they're a good place to start.
@bridgettepinkelman4912 жыл бұрын
Great video. 😊 Thank you!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@lauraa.g.bracken1764 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! 🙂
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@gracedubaj16612 жыл бұрын
I did combined my golden pothos . Mine didn't have crazy roots☺️ I let it grow outside whole summer and colors turned great. But I don't really like my indoor plants growing outside, to much cleaning and worrying about pests
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I will have to place mine in higher light too and hope the colours pop.
@TheSimonsaysmeow42 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling you will be repotting again pretty soon as how prolific grower pothos are !! Nonetheless, I like the fuller look !
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Oh probably hahaha. The thing is I am running out of space as plants get larger lol
@TheSimonsaysmeow42 жыл бұрын
Totally know what you mean
@vickiandKi2 жыл бұрын
Nice! My golden pothos has hardly any gold. It is pretty far from the window. Hope the Scindapsus make it!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Can you give it a sunnier spot?
@vickiandKi2 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants Ya know, I absolutely could. That is a great option. But. I am just so happy how it looks where it currently is and honestly, I don't mind that it is mostly green- it is so pretty and growing like crazy. So many leaves and they are quite large. One of the few plants that can be happy with lower light.
@lseeber018 ай бұрын
@@vickiandKi One thing that I do sometimes with plants like that... I purchase the little halo plant lights on Amazon (they're pretty cheap) and that works wonders for keeping some colors in those dimly light plants. And they have the automated timers. Just a possibility.
@juanlopez-ss8jj Жыл бұрын
You do you. Tbh i was hoping you'd cut the roots up to help the soil last a tiny bit longer
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
I've cut roots up before.
@dixiechick66522 жыл бұрын
I don’t like really bushy plants so I always get everything off the roots and root prune once a year. I would not have kept that root ball together and just up pot it. I don’t use peat for my smaller plants. So when I get a plant home I remove all soil and keep it in water for about a week before putting it in a new substrate. Some of my philodendron have finer roots so I may only root prune every two years. Pothos have aggressive roots and the biggest I will go in pot size is maybe an eight inch but I prefer to stay with six inch pots in the house. Except my monstera and fiddle leaf. Jeff a really good read over at HOUZ is about container growing by AL he goes by Tapla on the site. Very interesting stuff. Thanks for the video!! I have quit a few of my plants in my version of AL’s 5:1:1 or gritty mix. He even shares when to do a root pruning that’s best for the plant. I use to do it in spring because that’s the advice so many people gave. You like doing experiments like me so I hope you try one of his substrate suggestions out. As always your plants look gorgeous!!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice and I will definitely look up this Jeff guy haha. I have wanted to try root pruning to maintain a smaller sized plant and see how it responds. Thanks for this comment....this is why I love read all the comments here.
@otisschroeder97902 жыл бұрын
Removing all the old soil is overrated!! Just my opinion! So let the haters hate!🤪. (And I don’t even break up the root ball… unless it’s really entwined)
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I agree and hardly ever do it unless the soil is compact. Thanks Otis!
@alouella2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I did to my heart leaf philodendrons but didn’t bother untangling the roots and seems to be doing fine 😁
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Ya, they will be fine. I decided to rough them up a bit this time, but I don't usually.
@nancyrafada7472 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plant. Would it benefit to do some root pruning when repotting?
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
This is actually something I want to experiment with. I would only do a root prune if I'm keeping it in the same pot. A way to control its size and etc. If you are potting into a larger pot then I'd leave the roots alone, as to not traumatize the plant. That's just me....I'm not a professional hahaha
@MountainsnVallies2 жыл бұрын
Oh please update us on the scindapsus cuttings! 😊
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Dead....didn't survive long. LOL
@MountainsnVallies2 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants oh no!
@erickajones2082 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you wash the roots off to untangle and remove old soil? Is that a bad idea? Getting ready to repot mines and I will be combining 3/4 little ones
@jesusslushies21922 жыл бұрын
What if I rinse the soil partially off of the root ball and then work the roots loose? I have a huge trailing Pothos that I'm repotting into a 24 inch pot. I repotted it into a 15 inch pot 4 mos ago but it has already outgrown it and is fully root bound.
@craigmcneil3987 Жыл бұрын
I never bother with all that stuff with roots or soil.Havnt had a issue in 20 years of plant keeping.
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
What stuff? Like root pruning?
@donnalynch68458 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👌
@Jenoveryonder2 жыл бұрын
Well that’s good. No more vans.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
👍
@batmansike43926 ай бұрын
Hi I need to a add a moss pole in this kind of root bounded pothos as it needs a big pot . Kindly advise as I am scared to separate the roots .
@banana_nisha51796 ай бұрын
Terracotta pots absorb a lot of water as well, don't they?
@EverythingPlants6 ай бұрын
Yes they do
@gracedubaj16612 жыл бұрын
I have question about terracotta pots. Do you experience any kind of heavy residue on yours ? I don't know what it is, and mostly is on home Depot pots. I make my own mix, maybe to much of something ? I wipe that residue with paper towel soaked with diluted peroxide. Any ideas if that's normal or....?
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Yes, mine do that as well. Most likely it is mineral build up from the water that you use. Now that I think of it I wonder if you would get any build up if you only used distilled water. I may have to do an experiment hahahaha
@gracedubaj16612 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants I use filtered water for my sensitive plants but maybe I should do that with all. I will try. Thank you for responding ☺️
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I also now use filtered tap water for all my houseplants!
@JamCanGurl2 жыл бұрын
I only remove most of the soil if it was not my own potting mix the plant was in.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
That is pretty much what I do as well. I will only break up soil if it is compact and hard.....let the roots breathe a bit.
@ethelstevenslove31652 жыл бұрын
He should've put both of the Golden Pothos in a long pot......They look kinda stuffed in that pot.....
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I fully expect a repot next year lol
@shinyy160 Жыл бұрын
can you please explain a bit more why you didn't water right away? im a new plant owner and my mind would want to water them right away!
@Jessica_Crease87 Жыл бұрын
What is the best soil for a pythos? I use miracle gro soil anf it dtays so damp my plants start to die 😔
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
I generally use promix tropical soil and extra perlite or even fox farm soils are great
@kendravoracek36362 жыл бұрын
💚💚
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@adarshtv78072 жыл бұрын
Why u didn't water after repotting?
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
I usually let the roots heal (callous over) before giving it water after a repot.....I watered a few days after.
@mairwaugus52032 жыл бұрын
When you do water, do a watering with epsom salt. 👍
@MountainsnVallies2 жыл бұрын
@@mairwaugus5203 really?
@mairwaugus52032 жыл бұрын
@@MountainsnVallies yes seriously. It's the Magnesium sufalte in it. 1 TBLsp to one gallon. Once a month.
@MountainsnVallies2 жыл бұрын
@@mairwaugus5203 thanks 😊
@dbbrbc2 жыл бұрын
Why is taking off the soil such a big deal? And why would anyone say anything? It's really up to the plant owner. An individual choice. And if it works for you, why should YOU change?? I would think that being rid of all soil will damage the roots more than help... Not saying anything, I'm just sayin'....
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Some people are weird. LOL I get the occasional strange comment and all I do is laugh at it. Fortunately I needed to break up these roots quite a bit, but I wasn't actually going to remove much soil unless it was rock hard. Thanks for watching my video!
@ron_ak1278 Жыл бұрын
Can we cut down some roots during root-Bound reporting....??? please tell
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
I do have a video where I cut the root ball in half with one of my pothos plants. It is still doing great!
@alondrabarrera77802 жыл бұрын
Hello! I tried to combine two pothos but they didn’t fit nicely into the bigger pot so I put them back into their pots. Will this kill them? I’m not sure how sensitive they are. I’m so worried now since they were both thriving! One soil was moist and the other almost dry and they got mixed. I ended up watering both plants just a tad. Was this a mistake? If you have any advice it would be great thank you! (:
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Pothos are pretty tough and forgiving plants. They should be okay. There might be some shock, but don't manic. Let them heal and recover. Just water like you normally would. Good luck!
@briannasiobhan12211 ай бұрын
What kind of soil do u use?
@EverythingPlants11 ай бұрын
For pothos....just tropical plant soil from promix
@d.s.7637 Жыл бұрын
So you go up a size in pot, But ensure that it is gunna be root bound again by putting 2 in the same pot?
@EverythingPlants Жыл бұрын
Pretty much lol
@heatherdegreeff10922 жыл бұрын
Why would people get after you for not removing enough soil? That's ridiculous. So much root damage happens when cleaning the soil off that much. Yes they recover, but it's totally unnecessary. Loosen the roots a bit, shake off some old soil if you want, and you're good to go!
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
It was more for conpact soil....I didn't realize it was going to be so root bound. I just laugh at those types of comments (not many fortunately). I did have someone comment on my "accent". Apparently didn't like that either haha
@heatherdegreeff10922 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants accent, haha. You have no accent (from one Canadian to another!)
@mairwaugus52032 жыл бұрын
⭐⭐⭐⭐pencil, yah.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
✏
@cathyspooner70934 ай бұрын
I thought you did just fine
@metsl18707 ай бұрын
You don't have to remove all the soil.
@juanlopez-ss8jj Жыл бұрын
Update? 🥺
@tesesmathers95642 жыл бұрын
Way to small of pot for two plants with all those roots.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Oh ya....I don't remember why I did...probably didn't have a larger pot. Pushing the limits 🤣
@daddysgyrl762 жыл бұрын
Forget those people.
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy!
@maxeenwright70422 жыл бұрын
Is that a grow light, If so what brand?
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Here is the one I use for my basement plants and they really like it. www.homedepot.ca/product/feit-electric-60-watt-equivalent-a19-medium-e26-base-indoor-greenhouse-full-spectrum-led-plant-grow-light-bulb/1001102345
@susiesmith25432 жыл бұрын
Because of merging 2 plants I would have even went big. But don't listen to the haters
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
You are probably correct, but I don't have any more room hahaha
@susiesmith25432 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingPlants because of you today I repotted my golden pothos. Over 10 years old. So root bound I couldn't get out of pot. Finally did. Losen the massive roots removed some soil. And put in slightly bigger pot. Maybe it will stop getting yellow leaves now. Lol. So thank you
@Mamaneedscoffee20232 жыл бұрын
Woah this pains me. I soak my roots some, use a paint brush to get the wet dirt free and am gentle as possible to save roots. I literally gasped at ripping through with a pencil. Can you post follow ups on what they looked like and If they bounced back? I’m not even hating but like… if this works I’ve been SO careful using so much time 🫣🥹
@EverythingPlants2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brittany. I'm going to leave a couple videos below.....I hacked my pothos plants up like crazy and they always bounce back. Check out these videos....one is the cutting up and you can see the updates in the other. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKKpeWqsd7Gqbrs kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCtmamfpZaUo7c
@schism6976 Жыл бұрын
You can literally chop the bottom of the roots off and it'll be just fine. Done it many times and they've always adjusted and looked better.