So you’ve had your new plant for a couple of weeks now, it seems to be doing well in your space and you’d like to move it into a pot that matches your perfectly curated aesthetic? It’s time to get dirty! This document will guide you on how to repot your plant hassle-free.

1. How To Repot Your Plant?
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2.  So you’ve had your new plant for a couple weeks now, it seems to be
doing well in your space and you’d like to move it into a pot that
matches your perfectly curated aesthetic? It’s time to get dirty!
 These days pots come in shapes, colors, materials and finishes to
match any decor. We find that classic clay or terra cotta pots are best
for plants that like to dry out faster and ceramic or plastic are best for
moisture-loving plants like ferns and calathea. Either way, we always
make sure the pot has at least one good drainage hole for any excess
water.
 There are ways to create drainage layers in containers without holes,
but this can be tricky especially for new plant parents. We also
recommend choosing a pot that’s only one size up from whatever the
plant is currently in. This generally means 1-2” bigger.
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3.  Prepare We find that it’s helpful to portion out the soil you think you’ll need
and pre-moisten it a bit to make it easier to work with. This is especially the
case if you make your own soil mixes. Make sure you’re wearing something
and in a place that you don’t mind getting dirty and get your pot, soil, water mix
and tools laid out De-potting Your Plant If you bought your plant from us (or
from most nurseries and plant shops) it arrived in a ‘nursery pot’.
 These are made of thin plastic with plenty of drainage holes in the bottom to
help keep the roots healthy. They’re also designed to make taking plants out of
them easy! Give the sides a good squeeze to loosen the soil and begin to
gently tug at the base of the plant. It should come loose fairly easily but if you
run into trouble don’t be afraid to give the plant a little wiggle- it can usually
take it.
 If the root system is really stubborn and the plant doesn't want to come
loose from the nursery pot, use a strong pair of scissors to cut sections of the
plastic nursery pot away, loosening the plant from the stuck pot. Time for a
Check-Up Once the plant is free from the pot check those roots!
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4.  You may find that the plant is ‘root bound’. This is when the roots are
running out of room and begin to grow around the perimeter of the pot.
In this case you’ll want to free up those roots so they can take full
advantage of their new home and fresh soil. Bound roots can get really
difficult to untangle, but keep at it and don’t be worried if you break
some in the process.
 Repotting Your Plant Line the bottom of your new pot with some of that
pre moistened soil mix you prepared earlier. While holding the plant in
the pot with one hand, begin to fill in with soil around the roots.
Eventually you’ll have added enough soil that the plant is able to start
holding itself up.
 We find that gently shaking the pot as we go helps to tamp down the
soil enough to secure the plant, but not so much that water can’t flow
through. Continue this until the roots are covered and the pot is full!
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5.  Water and Let Live. Give your plant a good drink over a saucer or
basin. You may find that you need to add a bit more soil to the top and
sides of the pot as the soil settles.
 Make sure water drains out of the bottom of the pot and place your
newly repotted plant in a brightly lit and well ventilated location.
 Watch your plant settle into it's new home over the coming days and try
not to fuss over it too much as it acclimates to it's new home.
 Enjoy the life your plant brings into your home and keep on growing!
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6. THANK YOU
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