Thanks!! I feel much more comfortable now, with the advise that was offered. My main concern was transferring the disease to the in-ground plants in the yard, which includes a number of 150+ year old Douglas firs (/Pseudotsuga menziesii/), although of course I didn't want to infect the new plants in the pots either. My apologies, I forgot to specify the pot type; they are all the common black, molded plastic. Also, the information on slowing growth down may come in handy. We are hoping to buy our own place soon, but who knows ... Thanks again, Dave