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title: "It’s time to repot my ZZ. It has some super long roots sticking out…"
description: "It’s time to repot my ZZ. It has some super long roots sticking out the bottom of the pot. Is it OK to cut those or will that stress the plant?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/VFZOkx2USPGYqPQat-gfeg"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Mouseketracy"
published: "2024-07-19T21:59:32.211053Z"
language: "en"
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# It’s time to repot my ZZ. It has some super long roots sticking out…

_Posted by Mouseketracy on 2024-07-19_

It’s time to repot my ZZ. It has some super long roots sticking out the bottom of the pot. Is it OK to cut those or will that stress the plant?

## 2 comments

### Kia commented on 2024-07-19

You can cut off some of the roots without stressing the plant!

#### Mouseketracy replied on 2024-07-19

Thanks!

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