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title: "I have this lil elephant bush in a pot, but I'm very new to this and…"
description: "I have this lil elephant bush in a pot, but I'm very new to this and I repotted it in this ceramic pot and I think I did it wrong cause the pot is a bit tall.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64e35e987a2aec6e6eb84836?language=ko"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Bethany"
published: "2023-08-21T12:54:48.254Z"
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# I have this lil elephant bush in a pot, but I'm very new to this and…

_Bethany님이 2023-08-21에 게시함_

I have this lil elephant bush in a pot, but I'm very new to this and I repotted it in this ceramic pot and I think I did it wrong cause the pot is a bit tall. Like, the soil line (is that a term?) where the soil ends and the plant stems start is about 1 inch below the top of the pot.

This wasn't really a problem until now when Planta told me to fertilize the plant. It instructs me to avoid getting the solution onto any of the stems and leaves - and I don't see how this is going to be possible. Any suggestions? Should I add more soil and try to repot it?

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/CW185NltxJkxxox50D1e0EerxF5jBBILVK7-LdmB2gk/64d1a60cb96d43f8b9515418a9d8e823.webp?size=large)

## 8개의 댓글

### Eliya님이 2023-08-21에 댓글을 남겼어요.

It’s okay to be a bit below the top of the pot! Just be careful with the fertilizer by using a dropper or a small watering can/container.

### Jodi님이 2023-08-21에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Be really careful and don’t water or water/fertilize unless it’s bone dry. It looks like this pit doesn’t have drainage and I’ve killed many succulents by accidental overwatering.

#### Bethany님이 2023-08-23에 답변했습니다.

It has drainage ☺️ but thanks for the heads up - it wasn't dry yet when I checked so I didn't fertilize just yet and snoozed the notification from Planta

#### Bethany님이 2023-08-23에 답변했습니다.

So if the top layer of soil is dry, would that be dry enough?

#### Jodi님이 2023-09-07에 답변했습니다.

I usually wait till my jade is really dry. I’m in oregon and so it might be more important for me than if you live in a warmer climate. Generally though, overwatering is death to jade and succulents. 🧡🪴

### Carrie님이 2023-08-21에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I use a funnel to fertilize some of my plants when trying to avoid getting it on the leaves (like African Violet). And like previously stated make sure there is good drainage.

#### Bethany님이 2023-08-23에 답변했습니다.

Perfect! I have a lil mini funnel for this old school lamp I have. I happen to be super, extra broke at the moment so unfortunately I can't even afford a $3 watering can

### Mia님이 2023-08-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Watering cans with long, thin and curved/rounded spouts are perfect for this purpose. Shouldn’t be very expensive either.

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