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LilRaverBoi · 08-09-2010, 10:16 PM

Honestly, I wouldn't hassle yourself (or the plant) with a transplant from pots so similar in size. If you're going to bump up the size, get something significantly larger to transplant into. A logical progression goes: 1 gallon, 7 gallon, 25 gallon, 50 gallon. If you are changing from 22" to 24" there really isn't enough change for it to be worth the effort or the stress on the plant. Just my two copper Lincolns.

But to further expound, if you want to transplant to a larger pot, let the plant get pretty dried out (less weight and the soil contracts together and away from the pot). Push in gently on the outsides of the pot to free the soil from it. Measure/add soil to the correct level needed in the new pot so that the plant's soil height will be at the correct level. Add slightly more to accommodate for compacting. Get another person to help you if needed, and hold the pot while gently lifting from the base of the pstem. Be careful not to squeeze too firmly or it can damage the pstem. Lift the plant out of its old pot and place it gently in the new pot. Add/gently pack soil around it. Do not mess with the roots as it will likely just cause transplant shock. Once soil is filled in, water well and place in the shade to adapt to the transplant. Hope that helps.

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