I read that you should only transplant your plant once. So I figure that I can use a plastic cup for the first container. Then, when I need to transplant it to a bigger pot, I just cut the cup from top to bottom in 4 different spots. The cup will easily fall off of the soil. When I move the plant to the bigger container, the plant will still be in the soil (it will have never left).
Would this be a stress free method of transplanting the plant?
definitely. I used those little black seed trays, let the soil dry out, then just cut all the sides down the middle.
You can transplant a plant as many times as you like, I moved my plants into maybe three new pots. Not that I recommend it, but as long as you do it right they'll be fine
a few pointers
- make sure you let the soil dry out before switching pots. wet soil means torn roots
- make sure the plant has a large enough root structure. Ideally you want the roots to contain all the soil in the pot, with a dense mesh of roots butting against the walls.
- if you do the above, they will transplant very quickly to the new pot. otherwise growth will slow for over a week
- never lets roots touch dry soil. always transplant to pre moistened soil
- you often only have one shot at a good transplant. Better to let it tilt a bit than digging it up to try again. it will fix itself. that said, make sure your new pot is fully prepared and you pay attention to what you're doing
- water immediately after transplant. water heavily. no feeding for at least a week after transplant, imo
good luck
