Originally Posted by
Masaccio
My NBS trianae (not ever divided since small seedling stage) is on the verge of outgrowning a 6" round plastic basket, which is covered with roots weaving in and out of the sides and bottom. I expect the next growth to bloom.
(It's growing in my house at a window in dry conditions, supplemental LED lighting)
I had thought of the possibility of painstakingly cutting away the plastic basket, dividing the plant before putting it in a teak basket. Disturbing the plant this much when I need the next growth to be full-force seems ill-advised though.
The only other choice for repotting seems to be plopping the whole thing in a larger teak basket for now. The concern would be the bark breaking down that it's in, but with the quick wet-dry of bark in baskets, this doesn't seem to be happening. It's been in its plastic basket for a couple of years.
Or, I could just leave it where it is, and let the new growth be out in space. I don't like that idea because it would be a serious challenge to keep the new growth and roots hydrated. (I will say, though, that this plant has shown remarkable tolerance for dry conditions. I saturate it every other day (often missing a day) and it seems perfectly happy.)
Anyway, is the potting-on idea the best way to go, given the circumstances?
Thanks so much!