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title: "Hi! This is my calathea and lately it’s gotten quite big and fuller.…"
description: "Hi! This is my calathea and lately it’s gotten quite big and fuller. I was wondering if I should repot it into another pot. Currently it’s in a 5 inch pot and…"
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community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Acadia Grenier"
published: "2023-06-20T16:49:46.214Z"
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# Hi! This is my calathea and lately it’s gotten quite big and fuller.…

_Posted by Acadia Grenier on 2023-06-20_

Hi! This is my calathea and lately it’s gotten quite big and fuller. I was wondering if I should repot it into another pot. Currently it’s in a 5 inch pot and I know these plants are pretty sensitive and I don’t want to stunt the progress it’s made. Thank you!! 🤍🌞

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## 4 comments

### Danika commented on 2023-06-20

If the roots look bound when you lift it out of its current pot, then yes, safe to say repotting is wise. If you don’t see roots circling around, then no. If you do repot, only go up slightly, to a 6” pot. Just don’t mess with the roots too much, just backfill soil around current root/soil ball.

#### Acadia Grenier replied on 2023-06-21

Thank you so much!! I just checked and the roots aren’t bound! I’ll repot in a couple months with your backfilling recommendation! I appreciate it :))

### claire commented on 2023-06-20

so cute!

#### Acadia Grenier replied on 2023-06-21

thank you!! ☺️🌱

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