How To Repot a Plant

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Repotting a plant is a simple task when you know all the right steps. Whenever a plant outgrows its container, it should be replanted in a new pot.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Shears
Rubbing alcohol
Potting soil
Plant containers
A tarp or sheet (optional)
A stick (optional)

Step 1: Before transplanting a plant into a new pot, even out its shape by trimming away any excess growth around the top of the plant.

Tip: Transfer your plants outside, or lay down a tarp or sheet so that you can easily clean up excess soil.

Step 2: Sterilize the new container by using rubbing alcohol to avoid the spread of any disease. Once it's dry, fill about one-third of it with potting soil.

Tip: It isn't always necessary to buy new containers. Old containers may fit a different plant. Just be sure to sterilize them first.

Step 3: While holding the plant at the base of the stem with one hand, use your other hand to tip the old container upside down. Make sure to support the soil surrounding the plant as you tip it upside down. Tap the bottom and sides of the container to release the plant from it. Once the plant slides out of the container, turn it upright.

Tip: Tapping a stick around the edges of the pot can help to loosen the soil and give the plant some breathing room.

Step 4: With the plant still in your hand, gently pull away the old soil until only the roots and plant are left in your hand.

Step 5: Now place the plant in the new container, filling and packing soil around it until the soil is even and about a half inch from the top of the pot.

Step 6: Give the plant a good watering. You're done!

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[jimjamjoguy]

ohhh! i thought it said how to REPORT a plant. I thought "damn, what an odd thing to do"

[MicoMonstrosity]

*Rips shirt off*

BRING IT OOOOOOON! ಠ0ಠ

[TheDCZone]

oh shiet that one big ass watering can

[wutangforeva36]

@esawrr both plants are jade plants

[julijan999]

Hello officer, I think that neighbor's plant is armed

[esawrr]

does anyone know the name of the plant that is being re-potted (i.e. the big plant at 0:10 mark)???

i have one of these, and the person who bought it for me said it was a rubber tree plant, but after looking at rubber tree plants online, i have a completely different plant, it seems.

[NoooSurrender1690]

why doesnt the girl just talk?, then you wouldnt have to pay that voice guy

[FlameAnime246]

xD Lol

[TheDreadfulJoy]

im not saying "fail" to the vid dumbass..im saying it to the guys comment.

[TheDreadfulJoy]

FAIL

[sharpkeet]

where's my weed?

[RavishingRedheadd]

that was cute