Top 5 repotting mistakes - why people killed their plants after repotting

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A lot of customers asked if we have a repotting service because they always kill their plants after repotting. After talking to them, I can conclude 5 most common mistakes people do during repotting that led the plant to decline.
We hope this video helps you feel more confident about repotting your own plants! Comment below if you have any questions and we will be so happy to get back to you!
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[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi hi! We see the comments regarding the audio - so sorry about that! We are still new to this editing thing. We have improved since then so please give us another chance! 😊

[@Assata-wg3sw]

You can make suggestions without being a**holes about it, no one is forcing you to watch this video, or anyone else’s for that matter. Just make the suggestion, no need to be nasty about it, with all the dramatics, most of us are not as tech savvy as we think we are, trial and error. Thank you for taking the time to upload and share, and being kind to those were unnecessarily rude.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you so much for saying this! I appreciated it 💌

[@Assata-wg3sw]

@@PlantCornerNYC You’re very welcome.

[@cerealkiller5665]

Growing up, my mom said imagine being a root living in the dark and then being yanked out in broad daylight. It'd be a shock. So I always repot in a dark environment. Good advise in video though.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

That's such a good tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@user-jd9wx1ov3r]

Thank you for these helpful tips! I appreciate the way you explain things thoroughly.🙂 ❤ Marietta

[@melisshalindsey]

Thank you for providing such valuable information. I recently purchased several plants and was curious as to how soon I would need to repot them. Well, now that I’ve watched your video I have a better understanding. I will leave them for as long as necessary. As long as they are thriving, they will be just fine.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

So so glad to hear this! 🥰 as long as they are happy I don’t see any need to repot!

[@mamaj6028]

The best thing I ever bought was a water meter. It tells you if it needs water or not. I was truly surprised that I usually water weekly, but a lot of them didn't need it ! Haven't lost a plant since ❤

[@PlantCornerNYC]

I highly recommend that too! It’s a great investment especially when you have large plants!

[@chrisschuschu720]

A moisture meter was a game changer for me. Now I know exactly when to water the plant. Escpecially if you have many different type of plants, it can be very challenging without a moisture meter.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

@@chrisschuschu720 I completely agree!

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Hard of hearing so the music background made it difficult for me to hear. Thank you

[@jirasjungle]

We will be mindful going forward! Thank you for sharing!

[@midnull6009]

Use cc. I do.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

@@midnull6009 good idea. I used to do that with the tv. But I used earbuds with my cell and can usually hear better

[@youllbemytourniquet]

@@midnull6009 CC is only helpful if the creator adds subtitles. It's not always accurate when the subtitles are auto-generated.

[@vicky3792]

I agree a little distracting.

[@virginiealix2543]

Great video! But please please please, get rid of the music in the background. Not only it's distracting, but worse, it makes it really hard to hear what you say (and anyway, we don't need music, it's totally useless, we need to hear you).

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Totally! I have uploaded a new video today and hopefully the audio is better. Thank you for your feedback 💕🫡

[@6MonthsOfSilence]

I agree loved the video! However I am going to take this tip as well with my Channel. I almost always have music in the background but I will be more cautious of this.

[@hotdrumchick]

@@PlantCornerNYC If this answer is from two months ago, the music is still distracting.

[@johny9101]

I have ADHD and get distracted easily but I think the music was soothing, but I can see how it can be distracting. Regardless of that, thank you for the informative video, now I know why my poor store-bought plant wasn't able to recover for months (I committed the first 3 mistakes)

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for this! and I'm glad you find this video helpful :-)

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi, yes, in the beginning of my plant journey many years ago! And even now, in my excitement getting a new plant, I want to take care of it so badly, I've ended up setting it back or completely losing it. Thank you for the tips and they are a great reminder for me. Happy Growing.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

I know! I love repotting plants so I ended up repotting them too often 😅

[@lindaschad9734]

My best investment has been a moisture meter. I also stopped hovering over my plants so diligently, and as a result, they are growing much better.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

@@lindaschad9734 def my top 3 items I would invest as a new plant parent

[@debbyalder4089]

I’m not at all a good gardener …. And it is wonderful to find someone with your knowledge…. I’ve just repotted my rubber plant three days ago …. I really hope I haven’t killed it! Having listened to you at least I won’t make the mistake of overwatering, but I now have a horrible feeling that I have picked too large of a pot! I had never properly understood why a lot of water was bad for a plant ….but now I do! Thank you! Living in Australia I will need to follow your advice with a 6 month delay!!😊

[@PlantCornerNYC]

So glad you found us helpful! As long as we are mindful of how much we water and try to water near the root ball the plant should be fine - I hope your plant does well going forward!

[@cathytaggart1115]

This is a very informative video, but the background music volume is overwhelming. Your content is valuable, too bad the background music is so loud.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the feedback! We will work on it on the next videos :-)

[@user-xi1kd2nr3u]

Very well explained so interesting and intelligent this topic you choose to cover is so good. You did a great job teaching me and others plant care it's very positive thank you so much.

[@stephenleigh4571]

Excellent video, the music ⚟ 🎶 🛑 is like torture and if you would speak a little more slowly that would improve your clips. I'm going to use closed captioning to avoid a headache. Thank you all the same for these great tips. 🌿 ❤

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to leave me a constructive feedback! Quite new here so I’m still figuring out what to do. I’ve just uploaded another video and I hope the audio is better 🌸💕

[@luluramos2981]

Glad i watched this. Very helpful when i repotted my mothers plant. Unfortunately she overwatered it and your advice helped so much.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@Unaimedarrow808]

Great tips, thanks!

[@CarmenCanada5683]

I needed this reminder! Thanks so much for the info 😊

[@PlantCornerNYC]

My pleasure! Glad you find it helpful!

[@carolinependleton8445]

Thankyou for great advice 😊

[@PlantCornerNYC]

You are so welcome!

[@mbf7543]

Thank you so much for the tips. Please have music quieter next time, it was very hard to hear you.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the feedback! Will do!

[@wynorawishum5860]

I enjoyed you video. Very informative. Good luck on your KZbin journey.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated!

[@DREWSMITH2011]

Fantastic advice

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you Andy!

[@planttherapy1860]

Thank you for the video! Well done!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for watching!

[@VanessaThompsonbooks14]

Thank you... That was very helpful... I was having success but the last few plants are now showing death .. I did take a few months before repotting and thought I did the right size up .. but the spider plants just started dying... Thanks for the tips

[@PlantCornerNYC]

So glad you find this helpful 🧡

[@Foundingmother1]

Also repot the plant if planted in pot with no drainage holes

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Good one!

[@sharriceowens913]

This is great thanks

[@PlantCornerNYC]

It’s our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!

[@SD-nh5yr]

Nice informative video...thank you !✌️🙏❤️

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@cathylocklin3215]

Good information, but the background music is awful.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

We have made note on that and will do better going forward! Thank you so much for watching and providing feedback ☺

[@LeafyConversations]

Great information! I made a big mistake with my colocasia redemption I took off all the dirt after getting it and it was already not well when I got it through shipping. 😢 I feel so bad. 😢

[@jirasjungle]

Aww... it happens 🥲

[@Nancy_Fuentes]

Thank you for trying to explain this topic. But the music is to loud and even with my Mac volume all the way up I can't hear what you are saying, again thank you for trying.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

I will be more mindful moving forward! Thank you!

[@kikiob3628]

Very useful info but music is way too loud. Can’t really hear you.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Noted! We will do better next time! Thank you for giving feedback!

[@user-rb5bd3yo9i]

Thanks for this video. ❤

[@PlantCornerNYC]

It's our pleasure!

[@verghesejoseph2015]

Thank you very much for the tips on repotting and watering. I always thought repotting into a larger pot would give the plants more space to grow. But unfortunately quite often the plant dies and on checking the roots I fond that the roots have not spread out and have remained confined to the original pot size and the roots have rotted. Also now I realized that I have been over watering because of the size of the pot. Your video has been very helpful and going forward I think I will not be killing any of my plants 😅

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Very glad to hear this! I have made similar mistakes in the past as well 😆 we become better plant parents after each plants we killed 🪴

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Wow, 8:16 that's a gorgeous hoya!! You can't tease us like that ;) What kind is it?

[@jirasjungle]

😄 Aww thank you! It's Hoya Australis Lisa!

[@Constance-cl3wg]

Good information.👍

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherrib4412]

I agree with the music if u want it as background noise turn it down alot or shut it off and just talk. We are here to listen to what you have to say

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Noted for future videos! Thank you so much!

[@mamalongsplants1559]

Good advice dear the music didn't bother me.❤

[@PlantCornerNYC]

So glad to hear this! Thank you for watching!

[@6MonthsOfSilence]

Loved your video. New subscriber here!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

This means so much to me! Thank you!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Have you made these mistakes before? 😆 let us know in the comment!

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Oh yeah! I've been a chronic, under-waterer, non-fertiliser and a never re-potter! But don't tell anyone, lol! I think I have my under-watering under control now. I use plant ID sticks to write the day it's watered and just look at those as I go around, it a brilliant time and stress reliever. And for my non-fertiliser, I've recently gotten to see my plants for the 1st time looking bright and vibrant and really beautiful. Who knew! Lol!!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

I'll keep this a secret between us @@rebeccahenderson7761 😉

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

@@PlantCornerNYC Good, lol!

[@jackiewhitney5031]

This was my first time watching this channel but the music was not needed at all. I enjoyed the content and what voice I could hear from you but the music was so annoying and not needed at all in the video. It actually made be nervous and I turned it off before it was done.........sorry! You are a sweet person that knows plants unlike some of these channels that feel they have to repot immediatley after their purchase which is wrong to me. I don't repot unless I have to. Thank you!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Jackie, thank you so much for your feedback! I’m still new with editing so I apologize for the noise 😢 I have been taking all your comments into consideration and removing music from my future videos. I hope you give me another chance in the future 💕

[@yvonneuriarte2429]

Thank you for this great information. I would like to know where you got that cute Tiger pot, Tigers are my Favorite animal. Would LOVE to get this pot. Thank you

[@PlantCornerNYC]

We sell them at our store! For online I found it here www.etsy.com/listing/837163390/tiger-pot-7-x-3-x-450?gpla=1&gao=1&

[@Lemons19902010]

I tend to overwater after repotting. Just trashed a manjula pothos 😂

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Oh no! So sorry to hear this! It’s okay! Every time we kill a plant it’s a learning opportunity 😊 we’ll do better next time!

[@Rufiat99]

Very nice repoting

[@jirasjungle]

Thank you for checking us out!

[@tincou7694]

What is root rot and how do you remedy that? Do you have a video on that topic?

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi! We have a video on how to prevent root rot! 7 ways to prevent root rot kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3XamWmJerxgpcU

[@graciedonnelly5909]

So I switched mine to a new pot.. and I think some roots got damaged when I was untangling.. I did not let the roots dry off before repotting again now her leaves are all brown on the tips. What do I do now?

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi, DM us a photo on instagram and we can try to help with that!

[@gaasyendietha5070]

No music in background please ❤

[@belizekaviar1263]

I have zee the prices about the link u posted, to expensive.! Use Light from Windows showing stores of fluorecent tl Light..

[@mapsralte]

That Lisa is sooo beautiful ❤

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you ^_^

[@-_M___M_-]

The sound is very low on this video. The fan + heat is on at the office and I can barely hear. I will watch at home but just thought of letting you know. 🙂

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@stephh_nz]

Kept wanting to turn the volume down because the music was too loud, but then I couldn’t hear you!! - I don’t think you need the music at all. Great info

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for your kind feedback! I was very new on KZbin when I made this video so I didn’t know much about audio, but I’ve improved since then from all the feedback I got. Hope you give me another chance! Thank you!

[@lanaemathis9473]

Music made it very difficult to hear

[@angelparis2071]

Good content but loud background music makes it hard to hear.

[@user-ps4dq6vd7f]

I mean this as constructive criticism but the audio seems off here, the vocals are way too quiet in relation to the background music. Great info though!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the feedback ☺️ we are still new here so we apologize for the audio quality. We will adjust moving forward

[@msscamp100]

You need to increase your recording volume. I could hear you fine in the introduction, then it went down so low I couldn't hear you.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the feedback! We are still new to this and will adjust this on our next video. Much appreciated!

[@Beepbeep_its_treasure]

I repotted my giant pothos and now all the leaves are limp, falling off and are yellow 😭 will it get better?

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi, I would probably take it out and check the roots because the symptom sounds like root rot!

[@shearbear4304]

Hello, how do you sanitize the plant?🌱

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi, could you give me more context? Is this for when you bring the plant home or when you have root rot?

[@shearbear4304]

@@PlantCornerNYC After you nip the little sprigs off you said you sanitize those with what? Someone said peroxide but what else and how much per water??

[@PlantCornerNYC]

@@shearbear4304 gotcha, I usually spray hydrogen peroxide after I trimmed off the rotted roots and clean out the old soil!

[@kathycobb6829]

I appreciate this video, but your background music is too loud and is drowning you out. The information you are presenting should be the main focus. Thanks!

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@mbf7543]

When you say sanitize the roots before repotting, should we spray them with a hydrogen peroxide water mix? Is it okay to just spray that on all the roots?

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the question! Yes! If the roots have rotted (mushy, black parts) then I would cut the rotted roots and spray them with a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 4 parts water. Let it dry and then repot

[@petedetraglia4776]

Root rot is NOT caused by having a pot that is too big. It's cause by not having your soil mixture correct and the roots not getting enough oxygen. All in door plants need a well draining soil and to be in a pot with many holes in the bottom and sides of the pot SO water can't stand at the roots. Only 30% of my mixture is actual soil. The rest is orchid bark cut into different size pieces, charcoal, perlite, and in some cases Leca or Lechuza Pon. When my soil dries out I fully water the entire pot through, let it drain out, and then also bottom water in the clay saucer for about 20 minutes and then drain out the saucer. IF you don't fully water the pot until it drains through atleast every other month salt build up from your fertilizer is going to damage your roots. Plants rely on water more the fertilizer as fertilizer doesn't make your plants thrive is the nutrients in the fertilizer that enables better uptake of water so that the entire plant from root, stem, all the way up to the leaves receive excellent transport of water...

[@roxannelessard2784]

Your music is to loud

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the feedback! We have received similar comments so we have adjusted it in our new video. Let us know if it works better for you!

[@robnbmore]

😃 just turn the volume down

[@practice.my.homework]

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[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for watching!

[@07leme]

When you hear the video on speaker the music is not affecting. I can hear clearly.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

So glad to hear this 🥰

[@user-hz4ws8tc5p]

Too loud background music

[@herecomeskelsey28]

1:43 is this an example of one NOT ready too repot and one ready to repot or is it two examples of ready to repot?

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi, one is not ready, and the other one is ready! Sorry I'm still figuring out with the editing :D

[@belindalee4626]

You know all the videos I have seen make this gardening thing seem so easy. But after spending so much money over the years just to have plants die I am slowly losing interest. The marigold and lavender I just repotted last week I think drown from the va rain. Last spring/summer too much heat. Now you saying I could be putting the plants in too big of a pot. 😢 too stressful I did not inherit my mom's green thumb.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Aww I’m sorry to hear this! One thing I know for sure is, like everything, having a green thumb is something you acquire overtime ☺️ I’ve killed more plants than I can count, and each time I did, I learn different ways on how not to kill them. I hope this helps!

[@belindalee4626]

Yes it does help thank you very much.

[@Serai3]

The music is nice but it's drowning you out.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for the feedback! We have listened to the comment and have been lowering the music levels in our other videos. Give us another chance when you can!

[@Serai3]

@@PlantCornerNYC Oh, I will. The content is interesting!

[@annetteharding6484]

Music is distracting

[@karensepanik9789]

I will not watch videos with background music..so annoying. What is the reason for it????

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for taking the time to leave the comment! The reason for it is that I didn't know any better 😅 It's awkward for me to just listen to myself so I added the background music hoping it would be better. Lesson learned tho, I have been removing the background music in my newer videos. I hope you'd give them a chance.

[@olwynm402]

Truly Helpful info but very loud, irritating music made listening stressful. Couldn’t finish. Sorry.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

No worries! We have listened to the comment and have been lowering the music levels in our other videos. Give us another chance when you can!

[@inkwelldapoet4855]

You are so pretty

[@PlantCornerNYC]

😊 Very unexpected and thank you!

[@inkwelldapoet4855]

You're so welcome and thanks for the advice

[@dirk.b3893]

Sorry, Couldn’t get through to the end. The background music is too loud and distracting.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

No worries! We have taken notes from other comments and will improve moving forward. Here's a blog that you can read about this instead of listening - plantcornernyc.com/blogs/plantcare/avoid-these-mistakes-top-5-reasons-why-plants-die-after-repotting

[@drlauraf]

I would like your video better if it didn't have the music. I can't hear you well.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Noted! Thank you for leaving the feedback. We have noticed the comment and have been working on improving our audio quality in the newer videos. I hope you give us a chance! ☺

[@msfields36]

The background music was too much. Couldn’t get through this video

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Hi Kandi, totally understand! We have improved since so I hope you'd give us another chance!

[@luisdeleon9819]

I can't watch with the loud music. Bye.

[@LynnMead]

Horrible music, way too loud and annoying!!

[@PlantCornerNYC]

Thank you for leaving the feedback. We have noticed the comments and have been working on improving our audio quality in the newer videos. I hope you give us a chance!

[@dorismiranda1875]

I don't understand WHY people can't be original? Made a very good informative video but want to sound like everyone else. It's like a contagious epidemic where everyone sounds like a whiny little kid, putting a question mark toned on everything they say.

[@PlantCornerNYC]

I’m sorry if my accent made you feel this way 🥲 English is not my first language but I’ll try to do better

[@dorismiranda1875]

@@PlantCornerNYC you speak perfect English with a very beautiful accent. I guess if I can't explain it I'll apologize