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title: "It’s still in its nursery pot. I rescued its lifeless body from…"
description: "It’s still in its nursery pot. I rescued its lifeless body from Walmart off the clearance rack a couple weeks ago. Should I go ahead and repot it in a larger…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/65845b00618c1308e998e334"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "RootedwithLove"
published: "2023-12-21T15:34:24.802Z"
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# It’s still in its nursery pot. I rescued its lifeless body from…

_Posted by RootedwithLove on 2023-12-21_

It’s still in its nursery pot. I rescued its lifeless body from Walmart off the clearance rack a couple weeks ago. Should I go ahead and repot it in a larger pot? (It’s about 5” wide pot) Thank you

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## 11 comments

### Jay commented on 2023-12-21

Usually I only repot pothos if its in bad soil (staying wet too long or not draining well) or if theres roots coming out of the bottom drainage holes, if those arent happening you should be fine for now! Just keep a good eye on it!

#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-21

Okay, thank you!!

### Chase :) commented on 2023-12-21

Off topic, but I love the added LPS on the plant

#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-21

My daughter always decorates our plants with them. 🤣

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#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-21

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#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-21

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### RootedwithLove commented on 2023-12-21

They’re literally in every plant or hanging next to it if she can’t get it in it. 🥰 You’d think she’s little but she’s actually 16 and still collects them.

#### Chase :) replied on 2023-12-21

That is adorable!!

#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-21

Ikr!! It’s like “Elf On The Shelf” all year around here for me. I never know where I’ll find one tucked in my Peace Lilly or which LPS it will be. I can’t helped but laugh. We also name our plants and we call them by their names. Like Sheldon, Howard, Jenny, Spudnick etc

### NayNay commented on 2023-12-24

Pothos like their roots snug in their pot, so maybe keep it same size for a while. And I find that mine thrived finally after reporting in tropical/cactus soil. I was having draining issues and both of mine almost died :(

#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-24

Thank you for the info!

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