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title: "My silver dragon is very happy and pushing a new leaf. She’s got…"
description: "My silver dragon is very happy and pushing a new leaf. She’s got roots coming from the pot - do I repot or just try to take her out of the pot and place the…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "DrMom2025"
published: "2025-08-30T17:19:08.327247Z"
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# My silver dragon is very happy and pushing a new leaf. She’s got…

_Posted by DrMom2025 on 2025-08-30_

My silver dragon is very happy and pushing a new leaf. She’s got roots coming from the pot - do I repot or just try to take her out of the pot and place the roots back in? I feel like she’s got more room in the pot for roots.

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## 4 comments

### HFC commented on 2025-08-30

Wow she’s doing great, very pretty! I do not know enough to provide advice, but perhaps a cautionary tale. Mine looked like yours and so I up-potted her. She freaked out, dropped all of her leaves and went dormant for about 6 months. Held onto her in the hopes of a comeback, moved her outside this summer and she’s bounced back. Wishing you good luck whatever you do!

### Amie206 commented on 2025-08-30

Alocasias don’t mind being root bound a bit. I wouldn’t repot yet - mostly cause you gotta be ready for it to throw a fit. 😅. Also, trimming the roots that are growing out the bottom also won’t hurt a health plant. Yours looks VERY happy!!!

#### DrMom2025 replied on 2025-08-30

Oh that’s a good idea! Does it hurt if I leave them out though?

#### Amie206 replied on 2025-08-31

Nope - won’t hurt them to leave them alone either

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