Welcoming your new plant 1. Stand your box on end with the arrow pointing up. 2. Cut vertically along the tape and slide your plant out of the box. 3. Cut the tape on the corners of the inner box that is holding your plant in place. 4. Remove the matting from the top of the soil. 5. Optional: remove the moss if desired. 6. Read the care card included with your plant to learn about specific care tips. 7.