odrexanswered grow question 3y ago You should transplant when you see signs of the plant being root bound i.e. check the drainage holes at the bottom of the container—a plant should have a healthy and visibly white root system. If roots are growing out of the holes, it’s time to transplant. Any discoloration or darkening may indicate the plant has become rootbound and a transplant should take place immediately.
The symptoms of a rootbound plant include:
Flimsy new growth
Stunted flower production
Stem discoloration (reddening)
Nutrient sensitivity
Nutrient deficiency
I would recommend an intermediary transplant to a 3 or 5 gallon container before graduating to 7 and 10. This will allow the root system to develop more. It is easy to overwater a small plant in a large container which can lead to issues such root rot. Best of luck!