Questions tagged [transplanting]

For questions about moving plants between pots or beds.

Most plants can be readily moved from one location to another through the process of transplanting. The basic principle is to dig the plant up, and then re-locate it in a hole in the ground or a new pot. Care must be taken to minimize root damage, and usually to avoid branch .

Plants may be transplanted because you prefer the new location, an old is getting root bound, or to improve the soil quality.

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Any special steps which should be taken when transplanting a potato bush?

We've got a large potato bush that we would like to move from one part of our yard to another. Are there any special steps that we should take to ensure a successful moving? The bush is 8-10 feet tall at this point and just doesn't work where it is…
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Root Bound Cucumber Transplants

I just purchased cucumber seedlings that I had called the greenhouse ahead about. When I got there I realized that the cell pack of cucumbers were extremely root bound. Knowing that cucumbers are sensitive to their roots being touched does anyone…
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How to best care for redcurrants that were transplanted last autumn?

Last autumn I transplanted three, relatively young redcurrants which I had received from a neighbor because they had not prospered in her garden. One of them is now starting to grow green leaves (hurray!) but the other two still look barren. It is…
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Can this plant be transplanted or is it too mature?

I have a plant (not sure what species) that was badly positioned when it was planted. Because of heavy wind, it is constantly injuring the neighboring pepper tree, and vice versa. It is about 50 cm (about 1'8") tall. Can I transplant it with a…
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Transplanting Jack in the Pulpit

I came across a jack in the pulpit in the woods of a local park. Sitting there all by itself. The park is heavily hunted for all sorts of stuff and I want to save this thing. When and how would be the best time and way to transplant this to our land…
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Transplanting vegetables that don't yet have a good root base

I have some plants that I have started growing indoors, specifically jalapeño peppers and Walla Walla sweet onions. I am worried that the containers I have them in are too small for them to develop well while still in their containers; however,…
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When is the best time to transplant hibiscus

I live in Maryland and have a yard full of hibiscus. I would like to share with my mom. When is the best time to transplant?
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Plumeria Transplant Advice

I have a cutting that's been growing in a pot for about a year. It needs to be re-potted in something larger, but I'm concerned about doing this during the growth period. Additionally, should the media be similar to the perlite and potting soil I…
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Why is transplant shock worse during the day

I notice that after transplanting vegetables, they're wilted and shocked during the day, but they relax and look healthy in the evening. Why? I know the roots get disrupted by the transplanting, and that's why they can't support the previous amount…
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Yucca trunk died but the leaves still appear healthy

I have a small yucca plant (1ft high). I believe I overwatered it and the trunk went spongy and now feels like it's totally empty inside when I squeeze it, as if the entire inside rotted away to nothing. Should I transplant the growing leaves which…
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Sugar maple transplant stress or root rot?

I got a sugar maple moved with a tree spade last spring, it seemed to be doing great all last year. Last spring it's leaves looked normal, this spring they have a few yellowish streaks in most of them. They looked a little curled as though it was…
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When to split baby Orchids

I have an orchid that has two orchids going out of the stems that I believe I need to replant. I'm not sure if I should wait till after they bloom to transplant.
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When should you move saplings from part shade into full sun?

I received my trees from the mail order catalog less than a week ago, and they're "leafing" very quickly. When should I generally move them into full sun to help them regenerate their sugars?
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The company I ordered special trees from put tape directly on the tree, should I remove the tape?

I ordered plants from a catalog, and the "trees" had their names taped on them. Should I let them grow for a while this way (so I know what tree is what), or remove the tape right away?
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