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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Many people think that if the pot size does not need to increase, then there is no need to repot.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Try repotting your peace lily to a slightly bigger pot.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
When repotting agapanthus, select a container just one size larger than the current pot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Spring is a good time to examine each plant with a critical eye to assess the need for repotting.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Try repotting your peace lily to a slightly bigger pot.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
When repotting agapanthus, select a container just one size larger than the current pot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Spring is a good time to examine each plant with a critical eye to assess the need for repotting.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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 7 Apr. 2025.
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