repot
verb
re·pot
(ˌ)rē-ˈpät 
repotted; repotting
: to put (a plant) into another pot
If you want to give more root space to a growing plant, repot it with more soil in a slightly larger container.—
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Reader's Digest Crafts and HobbiesGive it a pot at least 16 inches wide and deep, and repot occasionally to freshen the soil …—Jim McCausland
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To avoid repotting, choose a container at least 15-18 inches wide.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
This is often caused by a too-small container, and repotting into a bigger planter can help the pothos grow.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Potting and Repotting Begonias Wait to repot your begonia until the current pot is filled with roots.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Especially when paired with the Repot Recovery ($13) repotting shock treatment and Monthly Myco Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculant ($13), a beneficial fungus that will help roots better absorb nutrients.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 3 May 2026
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
This is often caused by a too-small container, and repotting into a bigger planter can help the pothos grow.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Potting and Repotting Begonias Wait to repot your begonia until the current pot is filled with roots.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Especially when paired with the Repot Recovery ($13) repotting shock treatment and Monthly Myco Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculant ($13), a beneficial fungus that will help roots better absorb nutrients.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for repot
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“Repot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repot. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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