Few things are more disappointing than expecting a lot of new spring growth in your indoor garden, only to be greeted by yellowing leaves and drooping stems. There's one common cause of this problem that is often overlooked: root-bound houseplants.
Root-bound is the term used to describe when plants in pots have run out of room for their roots, also referred to as pot-bound. The roots essentially don't have any more room or soil to grow in and start to wrap around each other. It's often met with symptoms like dying foliage, stunted growth, and hydrophobic soil. While there are some houseplants that like being pot-bound, the majority need to be rehomed into a larger planter. Failing to detect the issue and repot them can even lead to plant death.
