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title: "Should I be untangling roots if they start circling the bottom of the…"
description: "Should I be untangling roots if they start circling the bottom of the pot? I just repotted about 5 months ago and there’s plenty of soil left."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/OcV10khlxA6n0f8uspV3Uk"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Lo"
published: "2026-02-16T21:24:26.497263Z"
language: "en"
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# Should I be untangling roots if they start circling the bottom of the…

_Posted by Lo on 2026-02-16_

Should I be untangling roots if they start circling the bottom of the pot? I just repotted about 5 months ago and there’s plenty of soil left.

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## 4 comments

### iambijoux commented on 2026-02-17

You don’t have to! The plant will find a way!

#### Belle replied on 2026-03-03

Good to know cuz I always untangle them and it’s a pain!!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-02-17

For me it depends on the plant. Off the plant is more sensitive or has delicate roots I just repot the root ball as is to not disturb them as much as possible. Others I will get all the old soil off and details the roots. Either way you will be fine. 💚💚

### plantgeek commented on 2026-02-17

nope. this looks like a pothos. they like to be tight in their pots, it's going to do this no matter what

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