TINY Plant Repotting (Dwarf Samurai Snake Plant)
You should always loosen the rootball when repotting, otherwise the plant might not grow out of it.
With tiny plants like this one, I do this very gently. I don't want to damage the roots. They are needed to provide stability to the plant, to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The plant doesn't have a lot of them, so I try to preserve them.
With larger plants, as you will see in my other videos, you don't need to be so gentle, you can damage/cut the roots freely, the plants will be fine.
Besides loosening the rootball, I suggest also removing all old soil. With tiny plants like this one, the soil gets compressed over time, so it doesn't absorb water so easily. Another reason for removing it is, with the new, better draining, more airy soil, the roots will get more oxygen, which is essential for plant growth and health.
Don't be afraid to press the soil very firmly around the roots, you'll see how I do it. You want the roots to be in contact with the soil.
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PRODUCT THAT I USE AND LOVE FOR REPOTTING (affiliate links):
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/repotting-rake-yt/ - repotting rake, makes repotting so much easier
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/mother-earth-soil-yt/ - Mother Earth Groundswell - 1.5 Cubic feet of soil, excellent mix, good right out of the bag
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/proven-winners-potting-soil-yt/ - Proven Winners potting soil, mix with 20-30% perlite and bark
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/perlite-yt/ - perlite
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/bark-yt/ - bark
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➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/mycorrhizal-fungi-yt-2/ - mycorrhizal fungi Great White
LIGHT AND MOISTURE METERS
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/light-meter-yt/ - Dr. Meter light meter, the only way to know that you're providing your plants with sufficient light
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/photone/ - Most light meters apps are incorrect, this one has been pre-calibrated for a variety of cell phones
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/moisture-meter-yt/ - moisture meter, you can use the meter or a chopstick to check if it's watering time
FERTILIZERS
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/dyna-gro-yt/ - Dyna Gro fertilizer, has all 16 minerals that plants need
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/succulent-and-cacti-soil-yt/ - Espoma succulent and cacti fertilizer
GROW LIGHTS
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/rousseau-yt2/ - Rousseau Grow Light, beautiful design, strong grow light, use code MRHOUSE15 for 15% off
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https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/sansi-grow-light-2-yt/ - 15W Sansi grow light for smaller plants and plants that don't need a lot of light
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/sansi-grow-light-yt/ - 36W Sansi grow light, for one larger plant or plants that need more light
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/ge-grow-light-yt/ - 32W GE grow light, excellent for a bigger plant or plants that need more light
PEST CONTROL:
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/neem-oil-yt/ - Neem Oil, mix a few drops with water, and spray the plant as prevention or to fight off pests
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/insecticidal-soap-yt/ - Insecticidal soap, as pest prevention or cure
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/bonide-horticultural-oil-yt/ - horticultural oil, another excellent product against pests
➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/bonide-systemic-insecticide-yt/ - Systemic insecticide (keeps you pest free for a full year)
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