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title: "Basic question.. when Planta asks how big is this plant.. well, how…"
description: "Basic question.. when Planta asks how big is this plant.. well, how is that measured? Height or width or root ball? Thank you😉"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Buffy"
published: "2025-03-23T12:33:21.423967Z"
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# Basic question.. when Planta asks how big is this plant.. well, how…

_Posted by Buffy on 2025-03-23_

Basic question.. when Planta asks how big is this plant.. well, how is that measured? Height or width or root ball? Thank you😉

## 3 comments

### Amy commented on 2025-03-23

I've wondered this too! I measure from the roots/soil edge up to the top of the plant (or bottom, if it is a trailing plant) 🤷‍♀️

### BigGrac commented on 2025-03-23

I believe it’s more for you to track growth through progress updates rather than for watering purposes, which is why it says “optional” next to it a lot. So as long as you measure it the same way every time (height, width, vine length) you should be good

#### Buffy replied on 2025-03-23

Oh that makes sense. Thank you

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