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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Peace lilies usually need repotting and often division after a year or two.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Here's what one expert had to say about the differences between planters and pots, which to use and why, and tips for potting and repotting your plants.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
What To Do When Spring Growth Begins Once new growth begins, this is a good time to repot your Christmas cactus if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
This is also a good time to prune, but Hagen does not recommend repotting plants til spring.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Here's what one expert had to say about the differences between planters and pots, which to use and why, and tips for potting and repotting your plants.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
What To Do When Spring Growth Begins Once new growth begins, this is a good time to repot your Christmas cactus if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
This is also a good time to prune, but Hagen does not recommend repotting plants til spring.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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