TRANSPLANTING FROM SOIL TO LUWASA HYDROCULTURE

Rinse clay pebbles thoroughly in water.

Water plants to soften soil around roots.

Squeeze sides of pot or use a knife to loosen soil and remove plant from pot. GENTLY REMOVE ALL LOOSE DIRT WITHOUT DAMAGING ANY ROOTS.

Soak root ball in room temperature water until soil is soft. Wash all soil from roots in a pail of water. BE GENTLE TO THE ROOTS.

Rinse roots under the tap with room temperature water to remove the last bits of soil. Roots must be clean to prevent rot.

Remove all dead roots and prune back long ones to stimulate new growth. Keep roots moist

Fill liner with clay pebbles and rinse under tap until the water runs clean.

After planting, rinse the pebbles once again to remove the last traces of soil and dust. Install indicator in liner. Place this assembly into the outer shell.

With the liner half full of pebbles fan out the roots and place on pebbles. Gently fill liner to top with remaining pebbles.

Water until the indicator reads optimum. DO NOT fertilize until next watering.

To keep the humidity high, cover pot with a clear plastic bag until plant gets started. Then gradually tear holes in bag until it is finally removed.

GENERAL PLANT CARE

Re-Watering

For good root aeration DO NOT re-water until the indicator reaches the minimum setting. Wait 3-4 days then add water to bring the indicator up to the optimum mark

Only water above this mark during extended absence. In order to check low water levels, tip planter and watch response of indicator. NOTE: Do NOT use artificially softened water.

Fertilization

First fertilize the new transplant after it has used up it's initial watering. Following directions add the proper amount of Time Release Fertilizer to the reservoir and water to the Optimum mark.

You will not need to add any more fertilizer for 4-6 months. Turn the dial on top of the indicator to the month you need to fertilize next.