Transplanting

[Rongo]

I have 2 plants to transplant and only have enough soil for 1 1/2 lol Would it be acceptable to use what soil I have for now and then top the plant up with soil to the top of the pot even if it covers some of the bottom leaves? Should I try to leave some space?

 

[Weaselcracker]

Sure you can do that. Roots do prefer to grow downwards - but they will fill the available space eventually if you have to fill in soil at the top. I often plant them deep like that and fill around the stem when I have a plant that's a little too tall and 'stemmy' for my liking.
If you have to completely bury branches and leaves it's probably better to remove them than to bury them and have them rot.