Reppoting using the same flowerpot.

Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376245

By Hannah_W -  Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:42 pm
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- Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:42 pm #376245

Hello, I bought recently venus fly trap and I want to repot it. I have Sphagnum moss and perlite, but I dont have a new pot. So i have a question: Can I take out my plant out of their pot, wash it with demineralized water (this pot), fill it with new medium and put my plant back in? Is it ok to use the same pot it was in before?

Re: Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376249

By sanguinearocks101 -  Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:57 pm
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- Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:57 pm #376249

Yes you can, however, if the pot is too small for the plant you should upgrade it to a bigger pot.

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Re: Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376257

By evenwind -  Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:59 pm
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- Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:59 pm #376257

You didn't mention, but if your current pot is unsealed clay, I wouldn't reuse it - at least long term. If you do think you might need a larger pot, a clean styrofoam cup with a drainage hole punched in the bottom is perfectly acceptable.

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Re: Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376265

By Shadowtski -  Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:36 pm
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- Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:36 pm #376265

One quart yogurt containers make good pots.
Deli food containers also make good free pots.
Anything from one quart to one gallon will keep your plant happy for some years.

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Re: Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376294

By Hannah_W -  Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:33 pm
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- Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:33 pm #376294

Their current flowerpot is made of plastic and I think the size is good. Thanks for all replies!

Re: Reppoting using the same flowerpot.#376539

By Big-Jack -  Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:46 pm
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- Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:46 pm #376539

I do this all the time when I just want fresh media but I usually have a ton of crowded divisions to deal with.

The plants themselves can be left to soak in a bucket of water for days without an issue while you get their new homes ready.

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