PRO-FUSION — Mt. Williams Greenhouses: Transplanting Basics

May 21, 2015
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Transplanting is key to plants’ survival

Chad Therrien of Mt. Williams Greenhouses joins us on PRO-FUSION to reassure us that transplanting plants, even orchids, doesn’t have to be scary!

1090 State Rd, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8665

http://www.mtwilliamsgreenhouses.com/

Chad Therrien demonstrates transplanting with a Boston Fern at Mt. Williams Greenhouses in North Adams, MA; photo by Jason Velazquez
Chad Therrien demonstrates transplanting with a Boston Fern at Mt. Williams Greenhouses in North Adams, MA; photo by Jason Velazquez

 

There is no question that will equal parts tenderness and caution, you can give your houseplants the room that they need to thrive. In some cases, transplanting gives you a chance to divide some plants so that you can have a twin plant to bring to the office or to give away as a gift!

Chad takes four different plants with different needs and demonstrates how to ensure that your transplanting adventures create the best possible opportunity to avoid root-bound plants, poor drainage, and to end up with a healthy, great-looking green buddy.

 

Plants Featured on Pro-Fusion

Boston Fern

Tradescantia pallida (purple secretia or wandering jew)

Ladyslipper Orchid

Brocade Geranium

 

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