| After repotting a plant, it is often wise
to "anchor" it firmly so it cannot wobble around.
One of the easiest ways is to use a "pot clip" or "rhizome clip" to hold
the plant steady in the pot. Here's how to make your own (refer to
the sketch below):
- Using a straight piece of heavy wire, bend a deep
"J", with the short part about 4" in length.
- Bend the short part of the "J" back down through the
middle of the first curve you made. Keep the wire as close to the
original as possible, but you can always crimp it with pliers to
"tighten" the grip.
- Bend the long, upper part over so it would poke back
down in the pot.
- Flatten the length that will press down on the
rhizome.
- Press the "loopy" part of the clip over the lip of
the pot with the single wire running down along the inside wall.
If you have a tall plant, you can stop at step 2 and tie it to the upright
stake.
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