How to repot a large umbrella plant?

Hi:


Of course the first item is to purchase a larger pot.


I recommend to my clients to buy some light weight potting soil. (no bark) Add some vermiculite and some humas to the potting soil. Use some warm water to moisten the soil. This is good for the root system when transfering to a new pot. Make sure you water properly and your Umbrella plant should do fine.





You can also add a little organic mushroom compost to your soil. This is a great organic fertilizer that will last up to one year. It doesn't smell real well but your Umbrella plant will love it!





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How to repot a large umbrella plant?
they are really tough! don't worry, just put it in a larger container and it will do great
Reply:Two options:


Put it in a larger pot


Remove all soil, some roots and repot in the same pot.
Reply:Find a larger pot add some crocks, (broken plant pots bits), to help the water drainage, then put in a layer of compost. Remove the plant from the old pot, seperate a few of the bottom roots, (to help them spread), place in the new pot, add more compost carefully pressing down round the sides to avoid air pockets and water well.


The plant will quickly adapt and grow better.


If the plant really is too large to re-pot easily then it will benefit by having the top layer of compost removed and replaced with new compost. Don't forget to feed it regularly.