Morning, everybody!

I have two ivies, one schleffera, and an aloe vera that could benefit from being repotted.
The two ivies are in an old soil. One was potted sloppily: too much soil, all the way to the very rim of the pot, and the roots are sticking out a bit at the top. I do not know when the soil was changed last, but it looks like it's been quite a while. The schleffera is in the same situation (came from the same person).
The aloe vera is doing fine; it is in a new soil, but it is in a plastic pot, which appears a bit small. I read on this forum that aloes do better in clay pots.
I also have two African violets that I bought at a grocery store about two weeks ago. They are blooming but not two enthusiastically. The soil seems pretty hard, and it fills the pot to the brim, so when I water I always wet the leaves inadvertently. They are in plastic pots as well.

My question is:

Should I repot these plants now or wait till spring?

They will survive a few more months as they are right now, but I don't know which is the lesser evil: to repot when the active growth period is about to stop, or to let them wait in present condition.
Thank you for your advice. Have a good day all!

t.

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I am so happy I found this forum!

Thank you, Tonya!

Your advice gives me an excuse to take advantage of the 50% pottery sale at the local nursery!

I am a new member on this forum. And already i have learned so much!!!!!!!!!

see you around ,
t.

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I am so happy I found this forum!

When it comes to house plants anytime is good for repotting. I wouldn't use clay pots for the African Violets, they allow the soil to become too wet and also to evaporate to fast, a plastic or glazed pot works best for them, also if you get water on the AV leaves be sure to dry them off or that will cause rot. Bottom watering for the AV's is the best solution. Make sure that you use potting soil mix that is light for the AV's and Aloe, to allow for good drainage.

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I disagree with the "not clay for AVs" theory. My poor AV had been doing horrible (no blooms for over a year, seldom getting new leaves...) then I repotted into an unglazed clay pot and BOOM!!! within a month, I had bloom pods on it and it is making new leaves like mad.... I do have to water it every day, but...I can deal with that. Mine is also in Dollar store brand regular potting soil. The key to any plant is finding the right spot and amount of moisture for that plant. Best of luck to you!

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