Questions tagged [transplanting]

For questions about moving plants between pots or beds.

Most plants can be readily moved from one location to another through the process of transplanting. The basic principle is to dig the plant up, and then re-locate it in a hole in the ground or a new pot. Care must be taken to minimize root damage, and usually to avoid branch .

Plants may be transplanted because you prefer the new location, an old is getting root bound, or to improve the soil quality.

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Transplanting an oak that has rooted through bottom of a pot

I need to move an oak tree that has rooted through the bottom of the pot and stands about 8-10 feet tall. It is way too close to the house and must be moved. I know this should be attempted in its dormant state but that is not an option right now.…
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When to transplant brassicas in legumes bed

I am growing sweet peas, broad beans and chickpeas for the summer, in an outdoor raised bed. I bought some nice organic broccoli, brussel sprouts and kale seeds for autumn-winter harvesting, and in my mind I was going to sow them now and then…
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Are 3601 trays big enough to transplant vegetables to?

This is the first year I'm growing my vegetable seeds in standard greenhouse trays and inserts. As a result I wound up getting some inserts I thought were something else and I'm trying to figure out if I should use them or not. Instead of getting…
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Can this plant be transplanted or is it too mature?

I have a plant (not sure what species) that was badly positioned when it was planted. Because of heavy wind, it is constantly injuring the neighboring pepper tree, and vice versa. It is about 50 cm (about 1'8") tall. Can I transplant it with a…
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How to properly plant Dracaena after it developed roots in water?

I've made a cut of my overgrown dracaena This is what the "parent" plant looks like: Then I put it into bottle and it developed some good-looking roots, here it is The roots look a bit fragile to me, so planting it like this is "risky". I read…
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Can I dig up a wilting Begonia in the garden and turn it into a houseplant?

I live in Massachusetts and have some begonias that have been very happy all summer planted in a mostly shady area of my garden. The recent cold nights have caused the flowers to fall and the leaves to wilt, however they're still alive. I know…
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When and how should I move deciduous ferns?

When is the best time to move a fern? It's a deciduous species, maybe a shuttlecock fern. Also can I divide the plant while I'm doing it?
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Transplanting vegetable plants

I am having to move home and have 3 tomato plants and about 10 sweetcorn in my polytunnel. I also have carrots outside growing The tomato’s are in flower and the sweetcorn have husks starting to form and my carrots probably need another 10 or so…
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Why are coriander plants dying?

I have lovely coriander in my window sill. After they grew really big, the stem began withering while the bushy coriander became brown. Is it because they reached seeding stage? How can I germinate so they grow seeds? You might see a Apple plant. It…
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Could intentionally leggy seedlings followed by transplanting result in stronger root systems?

While researching how to save my leggy tomatoes, I've learned that they can have the extra stem buried during a transplant to "reset" the height, and this buried stem will then grow roots of its own. Assuming you could provide adequate light after…
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When to Transplant Rose Cuttings

A few weeks back I took some cuttings from a rose bush and potted them following this guide: https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/rose-rustling/9430144. Since then I've learned the difference between hard and semi-hard cuttings and seen that…
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How to determine root ball diameter when transplanting a clump of trees?

I have read in several sources to use the diameter of the tree's trunk to determine the size of the root ball to dig up when transplanting. I have a clump of birch trees I want to attempt to transplant. Do I use the largest trunk or do I add the…
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Chilli plant leaves droop during the day and is up during night

My chili plant leaves droop during the day and the leaves are all up at night. I water the plant enough and have cross checked for any bacterial infection. The soil also consists of vermicompost and seaweed fertiliser that I add once a month. The…
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Is it possible to relocate Cycas revoluta without harming it?

I have 2 Cycads and I plan to transplant them. Are there any special tips to follow to avoid harming them? They are 10 years old and were planted 5 years ago.
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Can I transplant plumeria in late September? (north hemisphere)

I've got two potted plumeria since last spring, and they thrived so much that their pots have become too small now. I'm wondering if late September is a good period for replanting in bigger containers. I read that it's not adviced replanting…
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