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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Tile or laminate flooring is easy to clean, which is perfect for messy activities like repotting plants.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
How to Repot Lemon Trees Young lemon trees grown in containers will need to be repotted about every two years; mature ones should be repotted every three to four years.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Harder tasks, like pruning and repotting plants, offer more money.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
If your plant is struggling, adjusting your watering schedule or repotting in fresh, well-draining soil will likely make a bigger difference.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
How to Repot Lemon Trees Young lemon trees grown in containers will need to be repotted about every two years; mature ones should be repotted every three to four years.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Harder tasks, like pruning and repotting plants, offer more money.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
If your plant is struggling, adjusting your watering schedule or repotting in fresh, well-draining soil will likely make a bigger difference.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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