Transplant a cannabis mother plant when roots circle the pot walls or block the drain holes, usually every 3 to 6 months. Move up one container size, water before and after, and keep the plant under low-stress veg light for about a week. Timing and gentle root handling matter far more than fancy amendments.

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When should you transplant a mother plant?

Check the root ball before you decide. If white roots wrap the outside of the mass and drainage slows down, the mother is ready to move. A plant left in the same pot too long stalls, yellows, and produces weaker clones.

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How much bigger should the new pot be?

Go up one size, roughly 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) wider. Jumping from a 1-gallon to a 7-gallon container leaves wet, root-free soil that invites rot. Long-term mothers often do better with root pruning and fresh medium in the same pot than with a huge step up.

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What medium works best for transplanting mothers?

Use a light, airy mix with perlite or pumice so roots expand without sitting soggy. Pre-moisten the new medium to the point where a squeezed handful holds together but does not drip. Plain water or a mild root stimulant is enough at this stage.

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How do you transplant a mother plant step by step?

  1. Water the mother 1 to 2 days ahead so the root ball holds together.
  2. Fill the new pot, with drainage holes, about 2 inches deep with fresh medium.
  3. Tip the plant out, support the stem base, and loosen circling roots with your fingers.
  4. Set the plant so the stem base sits at the same depth, then backfill and press gently.
  5. Water until a little runs off, then place the plant under moderate veg light.

How do you care for a mother plant after transplanting?

Keep light intensity moderate and temperatures steady, near 75 F (24 C), for the first week. Hold off on topping and heavy pruning until you see new growth. Resume normal veg feeding once fresh leaves appear.

Can you transplant a mother plant during flowering?

No, avoid it. Flowering plants transplanted back into veg light face revegetation stress, and recovery can take weeks. Take clones and finish the cycle first.

Which mistakes hurt transplanted mothers most?

Healthy mothers stay in veg light, get root maintenance once or twice a year, and provide cuttings for years. Take clones a few days before a transplant so the mother recovers without extra demand.