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title: "I’ve just noticed the roots of my orchid have grown through the…"
description: "I’ve just noticed the roots of my orchid have grown through the bottom of the pot, should I repot now, although I might end up breaking those roots? It is also…"
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published: "2024-04-16T14:59:05.974975Z"
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# I’ve just noticed the roots of my orchid have grown through the…

_Posted by Planta member on 2024-04-16_

I’ve just noticed the roots of my orchid have grown through the bottom of the pot, should I repot now, although I might end up breaking those roots? It is also flowering at the moment. Any ideas?

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## 2 comments

### Sparky🤍plants commented on 2024-04-16

Wait to repot until after flowering and when it is done flowering if you can’t easily pop the pot off you may have to cut it

#### Planta member replied on 2024-04-16

Ok thanks that’s really helpful

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