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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Diseases can get passed on in the soil which can affect your new or repotted plants from thriving.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Most houseplants benefit from repotting every few years to give their roots space to spread out.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
How to Repot Lemon Trees Young lemon trees grown in containers will need to be repotted about every two years; mature ones should be repotted every three to four years.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The chore list includes everything from making a bed and loading a dishwasher to repotting plants and taking out the trash.
—Reece Rogers, Wired News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Most houseplants benefit from repotting every few years to give their roots space to spread out.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
How to Repot Lemon Trees Young lemon trees grown in containers will need to be repotted about every two years; mature ones should be repotted every three to four years.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The chore list includes everything from making a bed and loading a dishwasher to repotting plants and taking out the trash.
—Reece Rogers, Wired News, 21 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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