Spring care should follow the plant's growth and root condition. Check whether a pot is crowded before repotting a newly purchased plant.
Spring jobs should follow the plant
Houseplants start active growth at different times depending on light and temperature. A calendar month alone is not a reason to repot every pot, move everything outdoors or begin a strong feeding routine.
Inspect before repotting
Look for a genuinely crowded root system, deteriorated medium or other clear need. Choose an appropriate mix and a modest pot increase. Recently bought plants do not automatically benefit from immediate disturbance while they are adapting to a new room.
Adjust watering as demand changes
New leaves and warmer conditions may increase water use, but inspect the root zone first. Drainage still matters. A large volume of wet medium around damaged roots is not helped by an automatic spring increase.
Make outdoor moves gradual
Tender foliage needs acclimation to stronger light, wind and temperature changes. Protect it from damaging cold. Trim only where the plant's habit and condition justify it, and allow recovery before combining major root work, hard pruning and feeding.
