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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Plan to repot the plant into a container that’s about 2 inches larger than the current one in the spring.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Wet soil compacts easily underfoot, so rather than dig or weed or plant, do other chores like repotting plants, cleaning your toolshed, and planning for spring.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
When to Repot Monstera Like many other houseplants, monstera should be repotted every 1-3 years, and young plants need to be repotted a bit more often than established monstera.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
This is also a good time to prune, but Hagen does not recommend repotting plants til spring.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Wet soil compacts easily underfoot, so rather than dig or weed or plant, do other chores like repotting plants, cleaning your toolshed, and planning for spring.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
When to Repot Monstera Like many other houseplants, monstera should be repotted every 1-3 years, and young plants need to be repotted a bit more often than established monstera.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
This is also a good time to prune, but Hagen does not recommend repotting plants til spring.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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 15 Dec. 2025.
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