How To Get A Plant Out Of A Ceramic Pot

Be sure to dump out any excess water so the roots do not become waterlogged.

How to get a plant out of a ceramic pot.

A flood the pot get it really soaking and let it stand for an hour or two. In general plant them to the same depth as they were planted before. Leave about 1 to 2 inches from the top of the soil to the pot s rim. Rotate the plant a few inches in both directions to loosen it up and allow it to fall out.

Put in the tree and spread out the roots that are left on the plant. That said if your potted plants have become root bound you need to learn the best way to remove root bound plants out of pots. Put dirt in the new pot then water it so you know it s wet at the bottom. Thoroughly wash the planter with warm soapy water inside and out to remove dirt and debris.

Generally if the container is widest at the top so the soil could all slide out it is relati. You can tell that your potted plant has become root bound if the roots are growing on the sides of the pot inside or when the roots are sticking out of the drainage holes at the base of the pot. Dry with a lint free cloth. I hope this helps.

Many ceramic pots come with a saucer. If you have to wash off the dirt that is okay. Remove the plant from it s old pot. Rather than pulling the plant out turn it upside down while placing your hand over the top of the pot.

Then it can just lift in and out easily no problems. Once you get the plant out of the pot take the time to separate the roots. A lot depends on the plant. Better perhaps if it can be done whilst dormant and the roots are asleep anyway.

Slide a long bladed knife all round the inside between pot and plant then turn the pot upside down. Ideally the plant should fall out. Some handle transplanting very well others are very sensitive and can be hurt badly with minimal disruption of their roots. The way to grow plants inside such ceramic pots is to use a plastic pot which fits inside the rim neatly.

You can use a knife to help separate the plant and the pot. Set the pot in a shallow container for the water to seep out into. I have several like this in my living room. Use clean dirt in the new pot.