No need to fuss with the root ball at all when transplanting. I transplant when the pot is failry dry. I tap around the sides and bottom of the pot to loosen it up, holding the top of the soil in my hand I invert the pot and place it directly into the new pot. I then add the soil and water it in. Place the pot out of the direct hot sun (light) for a day.

No smoking them little bottom leaves. My cat likes to chew on them though. (She ate my Z10 seedling, so I have to be careful of that).

Shov :thumbsup: