Repotting a Houseplant | Pothos and Croton - Rootbound with a Mass of Roots
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2020
- I'm repotting a houseplant today, well 2 of them, my golden pothos and croton. They are beginning to get rootbound and have a mass of roots encircling the pot. I could keep them in the pots longer but they are requiring daily watering and I want to see them really flush out with new growth.
So far these houseplants have been a lot of fun to grow and I intend on increasing my stock in houseplants as we go. If you want to learn how to repot pothos and croton in soil then this video will show you how.
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Your Petunias make me smile!! They are my favorite flower and it makes my day to see them mid-winter. I have a Croton that is 30+ years old. It sits in my living room in a pot so big that I have it on one of those wheeled platforms so I can move it when I need to.
That croton sounds awesome, Sue! Would you like to see the petunia in full bloom again in a week or 2?
Glad to see you again
Good to see you here, Emad.
Thank you for sharing. I have to repot my croton and I was feeling nervous until I watched your video. I just got cuttings from my grandmother's pothos. She also gave me a butterfly plant. Super excited for all the plant babies!
Have fun Heather!
I really enjoyed this video! Love your enthusiasm for plants.
Thanks so much, Lauren!
Hey Mike I started watching your videos this pasts summer to care for my Petunias and you’ve turned me into a plant enthusiast! I have started my own collection and it’s all thanks to you 🤣
That makes me extremely happy to hear! Glad to infect you with the plant passion, LOL.
Wow Mike! They do look beautiful! 🪴🌱❤️ love your channel!
Hey Buddy, I was always told to break up the roots and even cut the roots that were clumped together. I watch all your videos and love them, I have learned so much.
You can do that if they are really badly root bound or if you're planting in the ground. In fact, I just potted up 13 plants the other day and did exactly what you mentioned. They were pretty root bound so I used a tree saw and sawed the bottom 2 inches off of the root ball before planting. In the case of these little houseplants, they weren't that bad and I didn't need to go to all the trouble.
@@MikeKincaid79 i like croton different varieties. A complete variety.
I learned alot from watching your videos. Have a great week man.
Glad to hear it, thanks for hanging out with us on the channel, Shannon!
When I separated my Croton I wound up with 2 plants and my pothos are now beautiful and full like they should be. Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
As always, great info and presentation! Thanks!
Thanks Scott! When's the next woodworking video going up?
Awesome video I might have start some house plants.
I'm having a lot of fun with them. Plan to incorporate them into the aquarium when it's set up.
You are such an inspiration!❤
Happy to inspire! Have fun in the garden.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks, I will.
Happy gardening to you too.
Hey my friend, about time you show your face again☺. Good job as always! Hugs all the way from Atlanta🤗💖
Good to see ya here, Camelia! Hugs right back at ya.
thanks Mike!💖🤗🤗
Great information. Working with plants is so rewarding. Wow, if I brought my plants into the kitchen sink to water them I would be in BIG TROUBLE with the wife. Have fun.
She wasn't home, lol.
Beautiful😍 sharing👍👍
Thank you so much 🙂
Exotic Angel Plants :) My favorites
Sounds nice, I'll have to look for them. Thanks, Martha!
Floridian here. I've seen one planted next to a house, over 5 feet, possibly 6 footer. It's getting close to the homeowners eaves. I have 2 of the spiral crotons. Cant wait until they get taller.
I trained some pothos cuttings I cut from nearby woods, to grow up my oak tree, the leaves get huge the higher they climb. They are Georgous. The cold killed back both my crotons and pothos a year ago but they came back.
I'm jealous of your weather. You guys can grow so many different tropical plants there!
Dont be jealous. I'm struggling with a few house plants, well plants that want to be outside, I bought to be inside but they just dont like it. I have small peace lily and small varigated dracena in my office at work, the tips keep turning brown, same with the mass cane dracena at home. The peace lily's and other dracena planted in the yard does phenomenally. I really, really, really, wanted houseplants but I may have to put them out of their misery and take them outside.
Beautiful😍 video
Thanks 🤗
yeah, mike. nice and neat job of replanting. i have a few pothos varieties that do well but forget the crotons--they become croutons in my environment. i can't grow them with a brown thumb. wish you luck with yours. carmine p.
Thanks, Carmine. The croton sure do love it here. I think it's all the light.
Hey mike you're always awesome and helpful
Pls guide how to overwinter our crotons !
indoors under lighting. I've made several videos updating this croton.
Those are two of my favorite house plants. :) I recently discovered croton because of your channel! Lately my croton isn't happy tho, but I think it's not getting enough light.
I've found that croton definitely need more light. Mine did much better through the summer when I took it out into the hoophouse.
Reminder. Crotons are poisonous to pets. I never water from the tap because of the chlorine in the water. If you let it sit in a watering can for a day , the chlorine disperses into the air. Then I put it in a smaller 2 liter container and add my plant food. Shake and share with plants. When I use the watering can I tend to overwater. So just added my 2 cents from my green thumb. I’m 71 and have over 30 plants in my apartment! Love my crotons. Do watch for spider mites on the croton. Thanks. Nice show you have!
Im fan of croton plant
They are beautiful!
@@MikeKincaid79 yes all plants of croton look good I have croton, purple heart, wandering jew, money plant and so many I keep them together
I was given golden pathos at Christmas in a pretty vase, and recently discovered that the plant was still in the original plastic cup with no soil in it! I found out the plant was started in just water to develop the root system, and was never placed into soil. Is it going to go into shock if I plant it now in soil. I am amazed at how dense the root system is and think it should be placed into a larger container now with soil. Thanks for the house plant video.
You can plant it right into soil and within a short time it will have roots growing everywhere in it.
Making that 100k push, congrats mike!!
Almost 100k and only 46 views... freaking YT. 😏
We're almost there! I'm in it for the long haul.
I predict you will hit 100k subscribers by the end of January!
Wouldn't that be cool! I owe it all to you guys!
Nice video, Mike! I have a croton and it is more like on a woody stalk. It's the dead of winter here in Wisconsin with roughly 2 feet of snow on the ground. My poor croton would like more light I think. It's by a west facing window. I'm interested in the orchid you have there!
Hey, Joanne, I'll be doing a video on the orchid soon!
Hey Mike just purchased 3 crotons have not watered them yet I put them outside for 6 hrs here in the southeast
I love these plants. Mine is out in the hoop house right now but I'll have to bring it in soon due to colder weather.
Mike, just watched a video before yours where they rooted just the croton leaves in water maybe you may want to try that.
Thanks, Jim, I need to get this plant back under some good lights again and get it putting on more vegetative growth first.
yes ok
Do you have a video of separating ferns and repotting them
No, but that's a good idea. I live in an area where we have so many ferns growing outside that I never considered growing them in containers as houseplants but I guess I should start.
Are there drainage holes in the bottom of the containers. Didn't see any
Yes, there are 2 drainage holes in the bottom, one on each side about an inch long right at the bottom on the corner. I cut them the same way I cut the dixie cup holes.
I just got my croton and golden pothos via Home Depot. They are large and healthy but in small containers. Here's hoping I don't kill them when I re-pot them. Interesting about not trimming the roots.
You can't hardly kill these plants. I think you'll do just fine. Have fun with it, Jeff. You'll be taking cuttings and multiplying them in no time.
Hey mike i also bought that hp k8nd of promix. I havent got around to using it yet but i wanted to know something, does it hold water longer than other promix soil mixes? Or whats the difference?
Depends on the plants you have in it and their size. It holds a lot of water and as long as the plant isn't root bound then you only have to water once a week or so.
Hey, Mike watch out if there is water getting trapped in the stem it will cause stem rot, i water mine from the bottom and never allow the water to go past the bottom stem and let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute.
Thanks, Justin, so far so good with this plant. I love how it just keeps growing bigger and with more color.
Great video. How long do you keep them under light
16 hours a day
Thanks for this, i'm interested with the ratio of potting mix soil with perlite, or what are the mixture you use to repot a plant? ;)
This was a pre-mixed soil called Pro-Mix HP. I'd say it's about a 50/50 mix, maybe even 60% peat. It really depends on what you're growing.
I just checked Mike and there's no link about the fertilizer you use. Whatz up with that???
Beautiful but u don't need holes at the bottom of the plastic containers for draining?
There are holes in the bottom
Well fantastic job Mr Mike, and may GOD bless those magnificent plants, i have a plant actually 2 plants that it looks like your pothos and one plant like the other one (i forgot the names) but maybe it's called the snake or the tiger i just want to know that how do you find the time for the beautiful plants, fish tank, the chicken coop, and finally your main job?! You're a miracle worker and of course GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks, Mahmoud. I can't settle down, it's in my nature to be busy. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and that's when I have to just pick one thing at a time and finish it.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks for replying back
Karen Akers and Mac Garner asked the two questions: Do the clear pots have drainage holes and why didn't you pull apart or cut the roots before re-potting-- something I was trained to do by my Dad and Grandfather-- both former farmers.
Yes, they have drainage holes and in this situation they really didn't need any fussing with the roots. If they're badly root bound then I will break apart the roots.
mike had a question about drainage and roots but was answered but do a video about cutting on the photho I have some and wants make sure I'm doing it right
I’ve read that you have to keep croton 1-5 ft from window. Do I’m confused do they like a lot of light or low light
The more light the better with this plant. Croton naturally grow in hot climates with lots of sun.
I'm so jealous of your transparent pots :(
They're just deli cups that I buy at a local restaurant supply store.
Mike Kincaid That's why I'm jealous because we only get to have paper cups at the grocery stores. I do recycle the transparent ones that most fast food chains use here. But we can't buy them.
@@MikeKincaid79 - Hey MIke, just subscribed today, great page. Did I see correctly that you cut some drain holes in the bottom of those deli cups? Other than the cost savings doing it your way, any reason not to use clear pots marketed for orchids? Thanks
Disregard the first question, just saw your reply on a similar question above. I am curious about using the "orchid" pots though, thanks again
Hi, Mike...I just discovered you on UA-cam. Don’t know why it took me so long. So I’ve been bingeing on your videos for a couple of days. I’m partially disabled, so the only “gardening” I can do has to be inside. Is there some pre-assembled plant-lighting contraption that you can recommend that doesn’t require some level of construction? Thanks for your help. I very much enjoy your videos. All best to you.
So glad you found the channel! For lighting on indoor plants, you can use any basic fluorescent fixture that can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes and you can just plug them right in. Most houseplants don't require a lot of lighting so you can get away with cheaper lights. I like to use 4 foot t8 bulbs.
Hey Mike, I made Pothos cuttings late Summer and they are growing like you say, but mine seem to like to 'vine'. Are there other types of Pothos or could all of them 'vine'? I tried an experiment by snipping off from one of the vines ..i prefer a top bushier version.
Pothos are a vine so the only way to keep it bushy is to keep pruning any trailing branches that want to vine off and force the plant to keep branching near the base.
Did you end up making a video on reviving plants? I have a croton that I'm trying to bring back. I pulled it, rinse the roots off and they still look good so I sat it out for a night to dry off. Now I need to repot, I need tips.
Funny you mention this. I've been thinking about doing a video on your very question with this plant. Get it repotted and in a warm house, under lights, for 16 hours a day. Trigger summer conditions to encourage new growth.
Hi I did not see a video of how to start a Croton leaf. Do you have a video of that?
Not yet but I will make that video as this plant gets bigger.
Love your videos..do you put drain holes in..or do you just water carefully
I do have drainage holes. I water about once a week or whenever I notice the soil needs some moisture.
@@MikeKincaid79 thanks
Great video. And what about that phalenopsis that is in the video, are you gong yo replant that one, too?
Yes, I'll make a video about that one.
I bought a croton a month ago and I couldn't figure out the watering and sunlight exposure settings for it so it slowly shed its leaves and now it's dead with only the stalk remaining. Is there any chance to save it? :(
Never give up. Repot into a bigger pot, water well with a high nitrogen fertilizer, put under lights that are on for 16 to 18 hours a day and see what happens.
Are there drainage holes in these pots. The plants are beautiful 💚🌿
Yes, there are.
Mike, help! Can you please clarify, when we put cuttings in medium, the medium we use should be wet or dry? I'm using vermiculite with some soil.
I know I know, not to water during rooting phase, but when we put the growth hormone on the cutting, it the goes into dry or damp medium?
So far, I have a 50percent success, using damp medium.
Yours truly,
Windowsill gardener
I put mine in damp medium. Remember, your success depends on a lot of factors but most importantly the condition of the plant material.
Hey, haven’t watched in a while. Hope your hand is totally well. I live in western Washington, do you have a recommendation for where to buy elderberry plants locally?
You should find them at nurseries in the spring. They grow wild all around this part of the state so you may be able to find them growing in a farmer's field and ask for cuttings. We've probably got 10 or 20 of them growing wild on my property.
Nice video. Its getting close enough to spring here that I am wanting to get started sprouting seeds for some of the plants that take a long time to get going, such as pepper plants.
OAG
You guys are already warming up? It will be a few months for us but I'm definitely ready!
Mike, can you tell which is this slow release fertilizer which you use?
It's called Cool Weather Special, made by the Apex company. I've got a video about it somewhere around here, way back in the archives.
How did u propagate that crotons? Leaves or cutting? Thanks a lot
I bought this one but have plans to do some videos about rooting it. They root from leaf cuttings.
What brand of soil do you use when repotting? I never can be sure what I should use. Every brand always they’re the best.
Promix HP
Hello what kind of fertilizer please
Great video! Liked and subscribed 😆 just a word of caution tho ... Be careful with the crotons and pets guys.... if they eat them ( and crotons can drop leaves) it will kill them ... they’re extremely toxic .. to humans as well , of course 😆 best of luck from Ireland xx
Thanks, Caroline. I'm make sure my dog doesn't decide to become a herbivore, lol.
Mike Kincaid ... or just a rampant glutton....who’ll eat quite literally anything 😆 ( my dogs + “fatrid the cat”) 🐈
Hi, just came across ur vid. Hav croton, more yellow than green, urs look so healthy. What type of lite do you use? THKS
I was growing this one under 6000K t8 fluorescent bulbs.
You only need peat and perlite for soil?
Yes, as long as you add the nutrients.
May I ask what grow light you're using. Is it LED?? I'm in the market to get me one
It's just an industrial 8 light fixture for fluorescent t8 bulbs. It's meant to be hardwired but I put a plug on it. Found it online and had it shipped to my house for around 100 bucks.
I have both of these, still in the store, original pot. I would like to split the 2 croton in the 1 pot into 2 and put my mama pathos in a larger pot, I'm really surprised that you put them in just dirt with no drainage or rocks! Interesting.
Well, it was potting soil, but it has plenty of drainage on its own. I don't believe that putting rocks in the bottom of pots does any good and only takes up space where roots could be growing, but that's just my opinion.
@@MikeKincaid79 learned something new. I'm not very experienced with plants so i thought that if it was one that needed really good drainage rocks were a must have. What do you mean by "it was potting soil" does the soil you use make a big difference? Like for succulents and such? Or can all indoor plants be in potting soil?
Hi can I use cactus soil for Crotons?
I'll bet they'd grow well in that. Just make sure they get watered enough as they seem to soak up a lot of water.
Hi Mike: Can you tell me how I can get my Canna lily to bloom?
mulch, water, and a well rounded slow release fertilizer.
Mike Kincaid thanks
Can we repot Croton in a ceramic pot directly?
Yes, just make sure it gets plenty of water.
I don't have green house and want to grow crotons what should be done
You don't need a greenhouse, just grow them in your house.
@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much ❤
I have a pothos. My great grandmother gave a little piece of hers to me and I put it in some dirt and now it's almost as big as hers! But she takes bits off of her pothos alot and has a ton of them.
I was just starting to type asking what you fertilized them with then you said you were going to do a video on it so I'll wait 😂
Yeah, I'll get that one out soon.
@@MikeKincaid79 awesome!
Hii mike i am from India can u tell me what is the potting soil you used in cuttings plse reply
finely ground fir tree bark
I got my first Petra Croton from Home Depot. I repotted it in a much bigger pot and pretty much loosened the whole root ball - now I realized
they were both mistakes). It's been two weeks and the plant seems to be dying - most leaves are gone and the rest look miserable. The soil has always stayed moist. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to restore it to life. Should I repot it again, I wonder?
How is the soil? Use a good draining soil and don’t overwater.
Thanks for the advice. I repotted it several days ago in a container just like yours. Seems ok so far.
Another problem is I live in Connecticut and the weather has become quite chilly now. Not sure if that's also a factor.
Hey Mike I am from North India. I am trying to grow Moringa plant from seeds. It's winter here ( between 7 to 18 degree C) Sown seeds since ten days. Keeping them moist and in the sun. But there is no germination so
far. Any reason?
Did you soak them in water for 24 hours first? Also, they can take a couple weeks to germinate. They should be kept in a warm dark place during this time.
@@MikeKincaid79 yes I did. Will wait for more time. Thanks for the reply
Keep my updated, I'd love to hear how they turn out.
You didn't say but I am sure you cut holes in the bottom for water drainage? !
I sure did
Just watched an old video of yours about raspberries. If you don't know the variety and so many people are interested, why not start selling seeds and/or cuttings? Just a thought.
I potted up 50 of them last summer for that purpose this spring.
Please write on video the audio voice so that we will better understand.
I will try to figure it out
Don't they need drainage holes
They do have drainage holes
Ok thx
Stop it you're going to make me want to grow house plants. Lol my wife's going to kill me.
She can't kill ya, it's against the law. Now get on with the houseplants!
@@MikeKincaid79 lol I'm going to try and grow coffee tree from seeds
@@MikeKincaid79 so are you telling me that no one does anything that's not lawful ever hmmmm lol
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