Prep the pot
Place a coffee filter or piece of burlap at the bottom to help drain water.
Add some soil
Add a base layer
of potting soil to the bottom of the pot.
Prewater the plant
Water the plant in its
old pot so the dirt and root ball tighten together.
Remove the plant
Gently tip the plant
upside down and squeeze the sides of the container
Pull the roots
If the roots are close together, gently pull or cut the bottoms of the roots.
Center the plant
Place the plant in the center of the new pot. Surround it with potting soil on all sides.