Q. I have a plumeria that I purchased in Hawaii in June 2002. It was a 6-inch stem that I planted and babied, and I was stunned to find it blooming in June of this year. It is now 12 inches tall and ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself in its new home. But a fall repotting could be warranted if a plant has ...