It is important to have the same (or greater) respect for the roots as you do for the above ground part of the plant. Any time you disturb the roots in any way you set back the growth of the plant. Roots have to adjust to any change in the media--soil to water to air to whatever--the roots have to change.
Sometimes when you don't see stem and leaf growth, the plant is increasing and improving the roots. If you disturb the plant to inspect the roots, you un-do that new growth, it has to start over.
Roots are the foundation of the plant.
Take care of the roots first. Stems and leaves will follow.
Get the plant properly potted, then LEAVE IT ALONE! The more you fuss with it, the more you will set it back. Have some trust in Mother Nature.
Also, even indoor plants respond to changing seasons. I rarely propagate or repot when temperatures are cool, days are short, and plants are resting. I also cut back on watering and fertilizing. They do much better if I work with the seasons.
Please excuse my all-caps emphasis, I don't mean to shout, but sometimes it's hard to understand that it's not up to you to "fix" the plant. Create the right conditions, then give it time. Look at your plants, talk to them, appreciate them, take care of them, but don't be always fussing with them, they'll do better.
And I hope you, also, are having a good day!
