Repotting Indoor Ivy: Wait Until Spring, Increase Pot Size Modestly

Gloria's happy ivy in an 8-inch pot (7.5-inch tall) looks crowded. Store said to split into two 8-inch pots. She hates cutting vines and fears root damage.

Expert Answer: Winter is wrong time—plant is semi-dormant. Keep in 8-inch pot until after April 1. Then repot into 10-inch pot max (never >2 inches larger). Keep root ball intact. Repot only between April 1 and June 15.