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title: "Does anyone know this plant name? Are those roots do I have to move…"
description: "Does anyone know this plant name? Are those roots do I have to move it to a bigger pot"
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author: "Timmy"
published: "2024-10-08T16:22:28.581791Z"
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# Does anyone know this plant name? Are those roots do I have to move…

_Posted by Timmy on 2024-10-08_

Does anyone know this plant name? Are those roots do I have to move it to a bigger pot

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## 2 comments

### Kades commented on 2024-10-08

Opuntia monocantha or stricta? I get lost with the prickly pear.

Those are indeed roots. I would take it out of the pot and see if it’s actually root bound. You could upsize a tiny bit but cacti like pretty snug pots.

#### Timmy replied on 2024-10-08

Ok thank you

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