How do i transfer my plant to another FlowerPot?

doggyd · Feb 4, 2011

Ok here is the question: My plant is only 4 days old! I don't want to use the soil that I have anymore. I want to Use a different brand soil and also put it into a Bigger FLOWER pot. How do i go about taking the plant out of the existing soil and plant it into the new BRAND soil without damaging the root system and sending the plant into shock? anyone have any advice?

Please help me here!

jondamon · Feb 4, 2011

this may help.

https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/395161-how-transplant-tutorial.html

I would suggest leaving it in your current soil as it wont take long to send roots out into your new soil.

J

doggyd · Feb 4, 2011

"current soil as it wont take long to send roots out into your new soil." unsure of what that means? The soil that im using is regular potting soil (scotts Premium - continuous feeding for up to 4 months- other growers are recommending I use Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil. I have been doing some research on it and its really good soil that offers a better PH balance.
I really want to completely take the stem and the root completely out of the soil that i have and insert it into That new Soil "ocean forest". I'm just unsure if that is safe for the plant?

purplehazin · Feb 5, 2011

doggyd said:
I really want to completely take the stem and the root completely out of the soil that i have and insert it into That new Soil "ocean forest". I'm just unsure if that is safe for the plant?

That's not a good idea, at all. When transplanting, creating the least amount of stress possible to your plant is critical if you want a successful transplant. put your hand on top of the soil, with fingers around the stem. Carefully turn the pot over and let excess soil fall off. DO NOT touch the roots, ever. Transplant to your new soil with a good size hole in the middle for the stem and roots to fit. If your plant has stretched a bit, then you can bury part of the stem to help. Water thoroughly...

darkdestruction420 · Feb 5, 2011

doggyd said:
"current soil as it wont take long to send roots out into your new soil." unsure of what that means? The soil that im using is regular potting soil (scotts Premium - continuous feeding for up to 4 months- other growers are recommending I use Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil. I have been doing some research on it and its really good soil that offers a better PH balance.
I really want to completely take the stem and the root completely out of the soil that i have and insert it into That new Soil "ocean forest". I'm just unsure if that is safe for the plant?

That depends on your definition of safe, but if you mean is it possible to do it w/o shocking or hurting the plant, then no, not really. You could take out the existing soil, take a bowl or something fill it up with water and then sort of lift the roots up and down very small amounts to try to loosen the soil, but its gonna stun it for a few days, at least, it cant be helped.

doggyd · Feb 6, 2011

purplehazin said:
That's not a good idea, at all. When transplanting, creating the least amount of stress possible to your plant is critical if you want a successful transplant. put your hand on top of the soil, with fingers around the stem. Carefully turn the pot over and let excess soil fall off. DO NOT touch the roots, ever. Transplant to your new soil with a good size hole in the middle for the stem and roots to fit. If your plant has stretched a bit, then you can bury part of the stem to help. Water thoroughly...

Am i making sure the soil is moist before i go ahead and do what you said? Or do I flip over with dry soil?
So pretty much when i flip this over i am basically taking the root and the soil together and making the transplant as 1 into my new flower pot with the new soil. Is that correct?

purplehazin · Feb 6, 2011

No, you want the soil to be mostly dry (transplant right before your next watering would be). Correct, except you want to get rid of the excess soil that doesnt have roots. This will probably be most of the sides and the bottom. The less stress you cause to the roots, the more successful the transplant will be.

thestonnedninja · Feb 6, 2011

When ever i have had to transplant i fill a third o the new container with new soil, then i get my baby, turn her upside down (while holding her with your hand) gently tap the bottom of your pot and she should pop out, then place her in the new container (ontop o the 1/3 in already)
and top up with some new soil

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