Plants with little root that do not need repotting

There are many small plants that do not need transplanting

Imagen – Wikimedia/Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

Transplanting is something that when you have potted plants you have to do from time to time, since the space that the roots have to grow is very limited (they only have the one in the container). So it is difficult to find plants that do not need transplanting, because practically all of them will require it at some point in their lives.

For this reason, I am going to tell you which are those that either do not need a transplant, or only need one or two throughout their lives. In this way, you can forget a little about having to change the pot.

air carnation (Tillandsia aeranthos)

The air carnation is a small plant

The air carnation is a plant that, as its name suggests, literally lives on the air. It does not need soil, and therefore, neither does it need a pot. What’s more, there are those who choose to have it on decorative rocks, or hanging from a branch. Its roots are very short, so you will be able to decide where to keep it.

However, it is important that it does not lack -indirect- light, and that it is sprayed with rain or sweet water every few days to moisten its leaves and thus ensure that it hydrates.

donkey tail (But Morgan)

The Sedum morganianum is a crass hanging that wants shade

Image – Wikimedia Commons/Salicyna

He Morgan’s seat It is another hanging succulent whose roots take up little space. The leaves are very small, fleshy and glaucous-green, and sprout from a stem which reaches 50 or 60 centimeters in length.. At the top of each stem the flowers appear in summer, which are pink or red, and measure less than one centimeter.

Like other succulent plants, this sedum needs a specific soil for succulents (for sale here), with very good drainage, and little watering.

hearts necklace (Ceropegia woodii)

The heart necklace plant is pendant

Image – Flickr/Maja Dumat

The necklace of hearts is a succulent plant (or non-cactaceous succulent to differentiate it from cacti) that It can be used as a pendant since it has very long stems -they can measure up to 4 meters- and is flexible.. The leaves are fleshy and heart-shaped, which is why it is known as a “necklace of hearts”.

Another of its most interesting characteristics is how easy it is to multiply it by cuttings, since you only have to cut a piece in spring and plant it in a pot. Do not water it too much, as it is a plant that resists drought much better than excess water.

Echinopsis underdressed

The Echinopsis subdenudata is a cactus with thorns

Image – Wikimedia/Petar4

The Cactus Echinopsis underdressed is very small: grows about 7 centimeters in height by approximately the same in diameter, so it is a more or less round cactus. The flower is white, appears in spring, and is about 5 centimeters wide. Its growth is slow, but since it does not grow much either, it is not necessary to transplant it more than once in its entire life.

But it is very, very important that you put cactus substrate, and place it in an area where there is a lot of light. Also, irrigation should be low.

Gasteria (all)

The gasteria is a small succulent

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The gasteria are succulents whose leaves tend to grow in only two directions. These are fleshy, lanceolate, and more or less dark green. There are varieties and cultivars with variegated leaves (green and white or green and yellow). The flower blooms in spring-summer, and is red.

Its maintenance is very simple, because if you plant it in a pot with soil for succulents, and avoid direct sunlight, and if you also water it from time to time, it will surely be beautiful.

Haworthia and Haworthiopsis

Indoor succulents are delicate plants

Haworthia and Haworthiopsis are small succulent plants, which They reach a height of about ten centimeters and a maximum width of 30 or 40 centimeters since they produce many offspring throughout their lives. They grow forming rosettes of fleshy leaves, of a color that can be lighter or darker green depending on the species. Many also have white lines that contrast strongly with the green.

They are succulents that do not need as much light as many others, which is why they can be kept indoors. If you do not want to have to change the pot, it is as simple as removing the children that sprout.

Hypoestes

The Hypoestes phyllostachya is a small plant

Image – Wikimedia Commons/Sanjay Acharya

The hypoestes are very small herbs, which They reach a height of approximately ten centimeters. Their roots don’t take up much space either, so they are really interesting plants to keep in pots without transplanting them. In addition, there are different types: some with red leaves, others pink and white, others green. You can plant all or a couple together in the same container and thus achieve a very interesting composition.

When taking care of them, you have to take into account that they do not resist the cold, so it is best to keep them inside the house if frost is recorded in your area. You should also water them moderately, and put them in a place very clearly.

Lithops

The lithops is a succulent flowering plant

Image – Wikimedia/Dornenwolf

The lithops or living stones are so small that they need a small container to be well. What’s more, it will not be necessary to change the pot because its roots are very, very small, and the plant does not exceed 5 centimeters in height.

In addition, it produces white or yellow flowers -depending on the species- in spring. Of course, it needs direct sun and protection against frost.

Peperomia (all)

Peperomia watermelon is a perennial herb

Image – Wikimedia Commons

The peperomia are herbaceous plants, some succulents like the Peperomia ferreirawhat They do not usually exceed 20 centimeters in height. As they have a small root system, they can be kept in a pot for years. What’s more, you will only have to do it once in the vast majority of cases; and in the rest two.

When you do, put quality substrate, like the ones you’ll find here. Likewise, you should place the plants in a place where there is a lot of light but not direct, and protect them from the cold.

Tradescantia (all)

Houseplants are not difficult to care for

The tradescantias are fast-growing herbaceous plants that can be used as pendants, such is the case of the tradescantia pallida. They reach an approximate height of 30-35 centimeters, and have green, lilac or green and white leaves.It all depends on the species. During the spring they produce small flowers at the top of each stem, and are usually pink, but can be whitish, blue or lilac.

It will be necessary to put them in a sunny place, as well as give them moderate watering so that they can grow properly.

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Plants with little root that do not need repotting

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