Okay, so I’ve been getting into houseplants lately, and I recently had to repot a few of my green babies. I wasn’t totally sure about the whole watering situation afterward, so I did some digging and experimented a bit. Here’s what went down.
My Repotting Adventure
First, I gathered all my supplies: new pots, fresh potting mix, a watering can, and of course, the plants that were ready for a bigger home. I’ve got this snake plant that was practically busting out of its old pot, and a peace lily that was looking a little droopy.
I carefully removed each plant from its original pot, gently loosening the roots. The snake plant’s roots were super packed together, so I had to tease them apart a bit. The peace lily’s roots were a little more delicate, so I was extra careful.
Then, I put a layer of fresh potting mix in the new pots, placed the plants in, and filled in the rest of the soil. I made sure not to pack the soil down too tightly – I wanted the roots to have some room to breathe.
The Watering Question
Now, here’s where I was a little unsure. Should I water them right away, or wait? I’d heard different things, so I decided to try both approaches.
- Snake Plant: With the snake plant, I gave it a good soak after repotting. I figured since it’s a succulent, it could handle a bit of extra water, and it might help settle the soil.
- Peace Lily: For the peace lily, I held off on watering. It was already looking a bit droopy, and I didn’t want to overwater it. I decided to wait until the top inch of soil felt dry.
The Results
It’s been a couple of weeks now, and both plants seem to be doing great! The snake plant perked up right away after getting watered, and the new soil seems to be draining well. The peace lily took a few days to recover, but it’s now standing tall and looking much happier. I did end up watering it a few days after repotting, once the soil felt dry to the touch.
So, based on my little experiment, I’d say it depends on the plant. If it’s a succulent or a plant that likes things on the drier side, you can probably give it a good watering after repotting. But if it’s a plant that’s prone to overwatering, or if it’s already looking a bit stressed, it might be better to wait a few days and let the soil dry out a bit first.
I’m no expert, but that’s what worked for me! I hope my experience can do a little help for you!
