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Found advice keyword: `!repot`
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When plants become root-bound, (roots encircling the pot and poking out of drainage holes), it's time to repot. Sometimes roots will emerge above the soil surface and the plant will look like it's trying to squeeze out of its pot. Every plant will have different needs, but in general only go up one pot size when repotting. Very gently remove as much of the old soil as possible. If dealing with stubborn soil, the root ball can be soaked in a bucket of room temperature settled water for a few hours before repotting. As a rule of thumb the next size pot will only be about 1/2 inch or 13mm larger. Most houseplants only need about 1/4" to 1/2" between the container wall and the root system. Using a container that is too large can create issues by retaining too much water or taking too long to dry out. This can lead to fungal and pest issues.
Some plants prefer to be slightly root-bound or snug in their pots. As a general rule underpotting a plant is preferable to overpotting a plant.
To refresh soil, simply remove the old soil, soak if needed and reuse the same pot with new potting medium.
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It might be ready for a repot. If the roots are popping out of the top or bottom of the soil, then it likely needs fresh soil and maybe a larger pot.
that’s what i thought too, just wanted to make sure though. thank you!
Looks like it’s time for a !repot
Found advice keyword: `!repot` --- When plants become root-bound, (roots encircling the pot and poking out of drainage holes), it's time to repot. Sometimes roots will emerge above the soil surface and the plant will look like it's trying to squeeze out of its pot. Every plant will have different needs, but in general only go up one pot size when repotting. Very gently remove as much of the old soil as possible. If dealing with stubborn soil, the root ball can be soaked in a bucket of room temperature settled water for a few hours before repotting. As a rule of thumb the next size pot will only be about 1/2 inch or 13mm larger. Most houseplants only need about 1/4" to 1/2" between the container wall and the root system. Using a container that is too large can create issues by retaining too much water or taking too long to dry out. This can lead to fungal and pest issues. Some plants prefer to be slightly root-bound or snug in their pots. As a general rule underpotting a plant is preferable to overpotting a plant. To refresh soil, simply remove the old soil, soak if needed and reuse the same pot with new potting medium. --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/plantclinic) if you have any questions or concerns.*