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title: "Just potted today had it in water for about 5 weeks developing roots…"
description: "Just potted today had it in water for about 5 weeks developing roots , plant come from my grandmother so it’s very important to me any advice?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/FOkBWqHeoXUFwRMgnnxd3r"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Doobiestu"
published: "2026-01-28T09:23:32.633455Z"
language: "en"
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# Just potted today had it in water for about 5 weeks developing roots…

_Posted by Doobiestu on 2026-01-28_

Just potted today had it in water for about 5 weeks developing roots , plant come from my grandmother so it’s very important to me any advice?

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## 7 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-01-28

How big is that pot? You might want to downsize!

#### Doobiestu replied on 2026-02-16

Ok

### 7Bee commented on 2026-01-28

Ohhhh. I hope it takes off for you I like to call that a Legacy Plant….they are such a great reminder of loved ones.

#### Doobiestu replied on 2026-02-16

Thank you

### Madison commented on 2026-01-28

I agree that depending on how big the roots were you may want to downsize. the size of the pot should be no more than 1-2” bigger than the root system. keep the soil consistently moist for the first week, then water when the soil is about 50-75% dry.

### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-01-28

The pot is too large, I would downgrade to a small nursery pot, probably no more than 3” and pot with a chunky mix 🪴

#### Doobiestu replied on 2026-02-16

Ok

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