
first try. Knock it out of the pot. Gently wash 
off as much of the dirt as will come. If some 
sticks to the roots, leave it there rather than 
damage the roots. It will come off in the water 
in a week or two, anyway. 
IJ. Fill the container with solution to within 
1% inch of the top. 
Ill. Now. HH your plant has strong, flat- 
growing outer leaves which will support it in the 
container you have chosen, fine. If it hasn’t these 
strong leaves, however, you will need some short 
lengths of straight wire to hold it in place. Ar- 
range two or three pieces of wire to make a rudi- 
mentary little frame to suspend the plant in the 
water. The water level should come just to the 
base of the crown. 
IV. Wipe off any excess water you might have 
splashed on the leaves and put the plant back in 
its old place. Try to get around to changing the 
water once a week. Add more solution as needed 
to keep the level up to the base of the crown. 
If you prefer to use sand or vermiculite for 
your plants, do this: 
I. Knock plant out of the pot and wash off 
the dirt. 
II. Pot up exactly as you would with soil. 
Spread the roots as much as possible. Moisten 
with solution. (DO NOT FLOOD). 
III. Care: If the container has no drain-hole, 
add solution as it is needed to maintain an even 
moisture. If valuable containers, such as antique 
bowls or vases, are used, monthly shifting of the 
container is advised. A hard white crust will form 
around the inside edge which is difficult to remove 
if allowed to accumulate. Shifting of the root-ball 
is easily accomplished by flooding with solution. 
Lift out the plant with roots and adhering sand 
or vermiculite, transfer to a fresh container, and 
add fresh sand or vermiculite as required. 
If a container with a drain-hole is used, follow 
the same procedure as with growing in soil, ex- 
cept for the watering solution. It will be noted 
that plants in vermiculite or sand will require 
more water (solution) than those in soil. 
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