Stop Suffocating Your Plants: Why Repotting Matters (and What’s Actually in That Compost Bag)

Hello, fellow leaf lovers!

Let’s talk about something we all know we should do for our plants but often ignore until the poor thing starts looking like it just watched a horror movie: repotting. Yes, your houseplants have been screaming “help!” in chlorophyll for months, and you’ve been too busy buying new ones to notice.

But don’t worry — we’re not here to guilt you (okay, maybe a little). We’re here to explain why repotting is actually a big deal and how choosing the right compost can make your plant feel like it just checked into a 5-star spa.

Why Repotting Isn’t Just a Springtime Chore

Imagine living in the same pair of jeans for two years. Now imagine never washing them, and you’re not allowed to take them off. That’s your plant in an old pot.

Roots need room to stretch, breathe, and vibe. Over time, soil becomes compacted, nutrients vanish like your willpower at a garden centre sale, and roots circle endlessly like they’re stuck on the M25.

Repotting helps your plant by:

• Giving it fresh soil full of nutrients (basically plant pizza)

• Allowing more space for root growth (no more plant claustrophobia)

• Improving drainage so it doesn’t drown in its own sadness

The Compost Conundrum: It’s Not All Dirt

Here’s a Crash Course in Compost Matchmaking (Starring Our Famous Mixies)

Not all compost is created equal, and not all plants want the same thing. Luckily, we’ve done the dirty work (pun fully intended) and created our own range of mixes that make your plants feel like royalty. Let us introduce the gang:

🌿 Aroid Mix
For your monsteras, philodendrons, and all those jungle-loving drama queens. This mix is chunky, airy, and drains like a dream – perfect for plants that like their roots to breathe and their soil to not resemble wet cake.

🏡 Indoor Premium
Your solid all-rounder. If you’ve got a few different leafy lodgers and don’t want to buy six different soils, this is your go-to. Balanced, versatile, and full of nutritious goodness. The plant equivalent of a decent flat white.

🌵 Cactus & Succulent Mix
Fast-draining, sandy, and not here to mess about. This mix is for the tough guys who hate wet feet and love the sun. It’s practically wearing sunglasses and judging you.

🌳 Bonsai Mix
Tiny tree, big attitude. Our bonsai mix is perfectly balanced to keep roots healthy, structured, and snug — not smothered. It’s like a zen garden for roots: neat, tidy, and a little bit wise.

So when you're repotting, skip the guesswork and pick the right mixie straight from our shop. Your plant will absolutely notice.

💐 Orchid Mix
Big bark energy. Orchids need something light, lofty, and totally non-suffocating. Our orchid mix is like a mini treehouse for their roots — fancy, breathable, and a bit bougie (as they like it).

So when you're repotting, skip the guesswork and pick the right mixie straight from our shop. Your plant will absolutely notice.

When Should You Repot?

• Your plant looks like it’s trying to escape the pot

• Water runs straight through like it owes you money

• Growth has slowed to the speed of a snail on strike

• It’s been more than a year and you can’t remember the last time you did it

Final Thoughts From the Potting Bench

Repotting isn’t just a chore. It’s an act of love. It’s saying to your plant, “Hey, I see you. You deserve better.” So grab your trowel, pick a good compost (check the label – no weird stuff), and give your green buddy the fresh start it’s been waiting for.

Your plant will thank you. Probably by not dying.

Stay leafy,
The Plant Point Team