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We want to repot a Geranium from a roman style clay pot but because of its shape we cant get it out! (without breaking the pot)
Any idea please?
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Soak it well lots of water you may be able to get it out then

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Deniz1 wrote:Soak it well lots of water you may be able to get it out then
You'll probably need to use a powerful water jet from a hose pipe to wash out the soil, even after a good soak.

I had the same problem, and no matter what I tried the darned thing wouldn't come out!

I ended up cutting the pot in two with an angle grinder, and using the two halves 'artistically'

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Hi Chris,
They are pretty hardy things that strike from cuttings quite easily so I suggest that you take a good few cuttings just for insurance and then let the pot dry out more than you would normally. You should then be able to cut around from the top with a long bladed knife, bread knife would be ideal and when you've wriggled it out re pot and give it a good soak.
Best of luck!
Medjoul

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