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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When repotting a peach tree, do so in late winter or early summer, during its dormancy, to minimize stress on the tree.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Pay attention to how your peace lily responds to water.
Repot as Needed
Like many houseplants, peace lilies need repotting regularly to keep them healthy and thriving.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
Use the proper growing medium for orchids when repotting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Attend a plant talk on houseplant care, a seminar on blooming tropical plants that thrive in the Midwest, or an orchid-repotting demonstration led by experts.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Pay attention to how your peace lily responds to water.
Repot as Needed
Like many houseplants, peace lilies need repotting regularly to keep them healthy and thriving.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
Use the proper growing medium for orchids when repotting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Attend a plant talk on houseplant care, a seminar on blooming tropical plants that thrive in the Midwest, or an orchid-repotting demonstration led by experts.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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