repot
verb (used with object)
to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
repotting
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present participleof repot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Once we finished repotting our plants, one of Lawson’s assistants passed out plastic monarch butterflies for us to place in our pots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Terry recommends repotting your orchids when their roots are cramming up against the sides of the pot and the plant has finished blooming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
Also be aware that repotting too soon, or into a pot that is too much larger, can cause root rot.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
A growing bonsai should be repotted roughly every two years, while a mature tree may be able to go three or more years without repotting.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2022
“The moment their acne clears up, they’ll be ready for repotting again,” Harry heard her telling Filch kindly one afternoon.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
