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title: "I’m sure this baby is root bound in it’s tiny plastic pot with all…"
description: "I’m sure this baby is root bound in it’s tiny plastic pot with all this growth and the roots coming out the bottom. I want to repot but I’m terrified of…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "LyssLee"
published: "2023-06-23T03:54:27.262Z"
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# I’m sure this baby is root bound in it’s tiny plastic pot with all…

_Posted by LyssLee on 2023-06-23_

I’m sure this baby is root bound in it’s tiny plastic pot with all this growth and the roots coming out the bottom. I want to repot but I’m terrified of harming it, any and all advice is welcome!

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## 2 comments

### Thisteacher💚plants commented on 2023-06-25

If you are scared to hurt the roots you can pot up and leave the dirt it’s in and just add more to the bigger pot. I do that a lot, seems to be less stressful on the plant. Good luck!

#### LyssLee replied on 2023-06-29

She wasn’t nearly as crowded as I’d assumed! I just trimmed the not so hot looking roots and slipped her back into that pot!

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