If you are like us, you have probably been spending a lot more time around your houseplants in recent days, and you might have also noticed that those potted friends in your windowsill could use a little T.LC.. Spring is a great time to give your houseplants a refresh by moving them into a larger container, especially if you plan to take them outside once warm temperatures are here to stay.
In the video below, watch as Greenhouse Manager June Jolley demonstrates her re-potting method with a dwarf umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola) from the production greenhouse that was in need of a little more “leg room.” Plus, stick around for some quick tips on acclimating your houseplants to spend the growing season outdoors.
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