# @david.quarlesiv on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFfodPdx2BH
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/79198543-davidquarlesiv-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-31T15:04:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** David Quarles, IV (@david.quarlesiv) — https://gondola.cc/david.quarlesiv

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My previous plant’s roots completely outgrew this planter. So after gifting it to my mom, I decided that this new bb - Aurora is her name - should move into her new digs. 

Aurora was an impulse, stress buy. But don’t tell her that 😅

Just in case you have a plant that needs to move from the nursery pot to a permanent home, here are my repotting steps:

• Find a pot you love and that speaks to your personal style! This one is from Bed Bath and Beyond. But, another favorite source is Etsy, or locally Greenhaus.
• If your pot lacks a drainage hole, start with clay pebbles to keep moisture balanced and prevent root rot.
• Mix in your favorite potting soil with the pebbles to create a rich foundation.
• Gently loosen your plant’s roots and soil before placing it in its new home; giving the roots space to breathe and expand.
• If your plant is now at a desired height in the pot, begin to fill in the rest of the pot with more potting soil. You can even add more of the clay pebbles if you’d like to only increase its drainage capacity! 
• Now in its new soil, water your plant bb to help it get settled into its new digs!
• Find the perfect place to show off your new plant, admire it, et voilà ✨

I used to be intimidated at the repotting process! But, with a little guidance from madre, and a few times trying, this is a new form of self care for me!

Feliz Friday, y’all! Just like plants outgrow their nursery pots and show us when it’s time for a new home, life gives us signs when we’re ready for change. Whether it’s a situation, a thing, or even a person, let’s pay attention to the cues telling us it’s time to expand, grow, and thrive in new spaces. Here’s to embracing that next chapter✨ #DavidQuarlesIV | #ChooseJoy
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Sources:
• Plant Pot: bedbathandbeyond 
• Clay Pebbles: ikeausa 
• Shirt: richie_rich_for_life 
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P.S. y’all, I’ve been looking for one of these plants for the LONGEST!
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