Small Success

[Ray]

There are lots of factors that play a role in determining whether a plants acts like the drama queen or not.

The first one that comes to mind, of course, is their general health and vigor. A strong plant will just be "rarin' to go" no mater what.

Next is the growth cycle. Some plants are basically always active. Others, with more definite growth / blooming / rest periods just won't grow roots until they're damned good and ready, and if your repot timing doesn't coincide...

The growing conditions, I think, also play a role. A low-stress environment allows the plant to focus its energies on getting reestablished. If the humidity is too low, or the temperature too extreme, or if anything is outside of the plant's "comfort zone", it will have to contend with a lot more than simply growing new roots, and might not have the wherewithal to do so.