Good explanation of why to pot the plant off-center. The rookie mistake is to center it in the new pot so it looks nice. In a couple years, the rhizome will expand and slam up against the side of the pot. I did several repots this spring where the old pot had turned from round to oval because the rhizome had hit both sides and was pressing hard. With the thin-wall Coex pots, I've seen rhizomes bust out the side. Here's a trick that you can do when slip-potting: 1. Put soil in the new pot to raise it up to the right height. 2. Set the plant still in the old pot inside the new pot. 3. Fill in around it with soil. 4. Lift the old pot out, slide the root ball out, set it in the hole, and pack the soil up against it. You'll probably have to add a bit more soil to level it.
Great video, I never thought about planting the rhizome in the corner like that but it makes a lot of sense! How often do you recommend repotting and/or replacing old soil?
Hey bro, sorry for the late reply. There are a lot of variables when it comes to how long your soil will last. Water is a big one. Rainwater is best because it's acidic which is good for the peat. R/O and distilled water will raise the ph and shorten the time that you can go between repotting. Also how wet you keep the pots. If you keep a varying water table and your peat remains oxygenated it will last longer. If it sits in stagnant water constantly it may go anaerobic which isn't good for the plants. They will slow down root growth and colors won't be as vibrant
