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title: "I repotted this girl and replaced the soil and after the root ball…"
description: "I repotted this girl and replaced the soil and after the root ball loosened, it has no structure to hold itself together as one. The leaves are just kinda…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/LnT18JPBQOSUMVocd6XPtA"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "Claire Jones"
published: "2024-07-24T00:02:02.585307Z"
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# I repotted this girl and replaced the soil and after the root ball…

_Posted by Claire Jones on 2024-07-24_

I repotted this girl and replaced the soil and after the root ball loosened, it has no structure to hold itself together as one. The leaves are just kinda laying crazy and separated.  
Any suggestions?

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## 1 comment

### NervousNurse commented on 2024-07-24

Hi there! Maranthas have shallow root systems and are ground creepers in the jungle, so it will be kind of wonky at first until it fills out more. If you have problems with the root being pulled out because the leaves are too heavy, you can use a bamboo stick to balance it. Do not (talking from experience 😂) use metal garden stakes (they look like big staples) as they will rust and destroy your stems. Good luck! 👍

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