The best way to repot 95% of the time is also, honestly, the simplest!
Scenario: You go to your favourite garden centre, pick out a gorgeous plant you’ve wanted for ages — but wait! You just got a new baby kitten, so it’s time to start checking toxicity, right? You look it up, and — damn, that’s listed as toxic! … What does toxic mean, exactly? Short version: Most houseplants that are considered “toxic to cats” (or to pets in general) are very, very mildly toxic. Medium-length version: For most houseplants, they’re toxic because they contain sharp, microscopic crystals that tear into flesh — starting with the gums when the pet chews on the…
When you’re potting — or repotting — your plants, you likely use a bag of potting soil. That’s completely fine, especially for a beginner — but it’s kind of like “one size fits all” clothing: it might technically fit each plant, but it’s not going to fit each plant well.
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