- 1). Prepare a new pot for your plant. The new pot should be one to two sizes bigger than the old pot to enable new growth, be heavy enough for the plant and have a drainage hole in the bottom. The drainage hole will keep the plant from sitting in water at any time.
- 2). Mix a soil combination that is half quick-draining soil and half organic compost for your new growing foundation. This mixture will give the plant both structural support and plenty of long-lasting nutrition.
- 3). Pour 1/2 inch of gravel into the bottom of the pot, and lay a paper towel or piece of paper on top of the gravel. This ensures better drainage, and will keep soil from washing out of the pot at every watering. Pour your soil mixture into the pot to fill it 3/4-full.
- 4). Grasp the plant at its base, turn its pot on its side and gently pull the plant from the pot. If the plant is stubborn, hold the pot up and tap it firmly to loosen the soil, then pull the plant out. Be careful not to damage the plant when you remove it. Break apart the root ball and prune back any roots that are broken or damaged.
- 5). Dig a hole in your new potting foundation to accommodate the plant's root system and remaining soil ball. Place the roots in the hole and pour soil mixture loosely around the roots to fill the hole. Pat the soil down around the roots, then tap the pot to encourage the soil mixture to settle.
- 6). Water the plant until water runs out the drainage hole. Move the water stream around the entire plant to settle the soil in around the roots, then replace the plant in its permanent location.
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