Purchase a hydroculture pot and the clay-fired pebbles (often called LECA). Alternatively, use a glass jar or vase to hold the pebbles. Rinse the clay pebbles with water to remove dust and minute pebble particles. The pebbles should be dust-free when completely washed.
Clean the plant's roots. Remove the plant and potting soil from its pot. Place the plant and potting soil in a bucket of shallow water to soften the potting soil. Gently tease the plants roots from the potting soil, use a pencil if necessary. Hold the roots under gently running tap water at room temperature to rinse off the remainder of the dirt. Trim off dead or extra roots. If you have clean rooted cuttings, you can skip this step.
Transplant the plant. Cover the bottom of the inner pot with pebbles, about an inch. Place the plant on the pebbles, and spread out roots. Hold in place with one hand while pouring more pebbles around the plant roots up to the base. Tap the container to settle the pebbles, and then rinse under room temperature running tap water.
Finish and feed the plant. Place the inner container in the outer container, and fill the pot with nutrient solution until the water level indicator shows its full enough.
Place the plant in hydroculture in a bright location indoors. Add water to the pot or vase as water evaporates over time. Replace the water and nutrient solution occasionally.
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