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title: "This is my Pothos ‘N Joy. She’s in the 4” pot I got her in. Does it…"
description: "This is my Pothos ‘N Joy. She’s in the 4” pot I got her in. Does it look like I should repot to a 5 or 6 inch pot now?"
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# This is my Pothos ‘N Joy. She’s in the 4” pot I got her in. Does it…

_Posted by Grandma2aDancer on 2025-03-02_

This is my Pothos ‘N Joy. She’s in the 4” pot I got her in. Does it look like I should repot to a 5 or 6 inch pot now?

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## 9 comments

### Bebe🌵🤍 commented on 2025-03-02

I guess it really depends if it’s root bound. Is it giving you signs it needs a repot?

### Grandma2aDancer commented on 2025-03-02

No, not really. It just looked like it might be tight in there, but didn’t want to disturb it if it seems ok to those more knowledgeable than me.

#### Snowstorm replied on 2025-03-02

Try peeping the roots by gently taking it out of the pot a day or two after watering it (easier to pop outta the pot then) to see if it’s root bound. Pothos like to be tight so it’s prob ok.

### Honestorchid commented on 2025-03-02

Go for it if u want but just know it will prioritize work on its root system

### Grandma2aDancer commented on 2025-03-02

Ok-thank you for the info. I just watered it last night, so I’ll take a look in a couple days. Good to know they like to be tight.  
So, if I understand correctly, if they like it tight, if you repot to bigger pot too soon, they will expend their energy to filling pot with root growth as opposed to foliage growth-is that correct?

### spicyshrimptaco commented on 2025-03-03

Question: I have the same plant, but mine is just growing like a vine - yours pictured is more like a bushel with multiple sprouts from the soil. Am I doing something wrong?

#### Grandma2aDancer replied on 2025-03-05

I received it like this. I’d be curious to know the answer, too! Could you post a photo for us to see?

#### spicyshrimptaco replied on 2025-03-17

Maybe it’s a different plant, but the leaves look very similar. Anyone with input, let us know!

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#### Grandma2aDancer replied on 2025-03-17

It does look very much like mine, but I’m a Noob and I wouldn’t venture a guess.

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