Which type of plants will suffer more during transplanting?

Transplanting is a critical process for plants, and stressed plants are particularly susceptible to adverse effects during this transition. When plants are already under stress—whether due to environmental conditions (such as drought or inadequate light), disease, or physical damage—they may lack the resilience needed to cope with the shock of being uprooted and placed in a new environment.

Stressed plants often have compromised root systems, less ability to uptake water and nutrients, and a weakened overall vigor. When these plants are transplanted, they may fail to establish themselves properly in the new soil, leading to further stress, setbacks in growth, or even mortality. The stress responses can hinder their capacity to adapt to their new surroundings and affect their recovery, growth, and reproductive success in the following seasons.

In contrast, healthy, well-established, or even overwatered plants (although the latter can also face issues) typically have a better chance of surviving transplanting. Healthy plants possess strong root systems and are better equipped to adapt to new conditions. Established plants have already matured in their environments and can usually handle the disruption of transplanting better than stressed ones. Therefore, among all plant types, stressed plants suffer more during transplanting due to their pre-existing condition that diminishes their ability to