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title: "My obovata looks so good but roots out. I am replacing soil but my…"
description: "My obovata looks so good but roots out. I am replacing soil but my inclination is to leave is same pot. Opinions?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/-Hvw2UpVTXuBN-5q5GuMYg/657c955a9597960c828061fa"
community: "Hoya Hoarders"
author: "SharonE"
published: "2023-12-15T18:05:14.498Z"
language: "en"
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# My obovata looks so good but roots out. I am replacing soil but my…

_Posted by SharonE on 2023-12-15_

My obovata looks so good but roots out. I am replacing soil but my inclination is to leave is same pot. Opinions?

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## 4 comments

### KD 🪴 commented on 2023-12-15

I’ve heard they like to be root bound. So could keep in same pot.

### PlantKenni commented on 2023-12-16

Yes, leave it

### Whitt commented on 2023-12-21

I agree with what they said. Leave it

Being rootbound will help it flower!

#### SharonE replied on 2023-12-21

I want to finally have a flower!!

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