Some houseplants actually prefer tight pots—and can even thrive when root bound. In this post, we highlight three popular indoor plants that don’t mind cramped quarters and explain how to tell when it’s time to repot (or not).

How do you tell if your plant needs to be repotted? As part of our feature series, Plant Parent Basics, in this article you will learn how to tell if your plant needs a new home, and the foolproof way to make it happen.