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title: "Hello all, I have a beautiful satin potos that’s outgrowing its…"
description: "Hello all, I have a beautiful satin potos that’s outgrowing its nursery pot! The roots are all very healthy, but it’s definitely time for an upgrade. My…"
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author: "Lauren"
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# Hello all, I have a beautiful satin potos that’s outgrowing its…

_Posted by Lauren on 2025-10-29_

Hello all,  
I have a beautiful satin potos that’s outgrowing its nursery pot! The roots are all very healthy, but it’s definitely time for an upgrade.  
My question is: since the plant grows so quickly, is it damaging to plant it in a pot multiple sizes up from its current nursery pot? It’s in a 2inch pot at the minute and I’m thinking of potting it in a 6inch pot. Is this too drastic a change? She’s too beautiful for me to kill!  
Thanks in advance :)

## 7 comments

### HouseFullOfPlants commented on 2025-10-29

I don't think that's a problem, but you need to make sure to water her appropriately. All in all, I wouldn't trust me, but I think she should be okay. 🤍

#### Lauren replied on 2025-10-29

Thank you for the help!

### JungleLovin commented on 2025-10-29

My satin pothos went from a 4 inch to this old watering can and she did fine. Been in this over a year now.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/i4dDNri_QfzvtryBf5oqZemM0955aucTNNxkuy64Nn8/XgPLv9HIQ2KOUcj__m_tBw.webp?size=large)

#### Lauren replied on 2025-10-29

Looks lovely! Thank you! :)

### Donna S commented on 2025-10-30

As stated, be careful of over watering if you go up that big and also be prepared for the plant growth above to slow while the roots try to fill up all that space.

### Plant Mam commented on 2025-10-30

Pothos do like to be root bound though, so going up too quickly could shock your plant. I've found that the slower I move my plants up in size, the healthier their roots and overall health is. As a plant parent with majority pothos, that's been my experience. Hope that helps 😊

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-31

A plant this small would do better moving to a 4” diameter pot. Excess soil without roots will hold moisture and slow the soil from drying out. This can lead to root rot and fungus gnats. I agree with the other comments that the plant will focus on root growth in an extra large pot. 🪴🍀

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