Maru is the plant whisperer in our home. I take care of the terrariums because they’re infinitely harder to kill.
She keeps track of all our plants and knows when they’re root bound and need to be repotted. One way we can tell is the plants’ leaves start to go yellow because there is insufficient soil for the roots and the plant needs more moisture than our regular watering schedule provides.
Once repotted, our plants often go through a growth spurt and need less frequent waterings as they grow into their larger pots.
There’s a nice metaphor there about the pots we find ourselves in, and making judgment calls as to whether or not we need repotting.