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title: "Got this guy from Trader Joe’s a couple weeks ago and noticed it was…"
description: "Got this guy from Trader Joe’s a couple weeks ago and noticed it was really unhappy so I was like ‘hm maybe I should check the roots’. Turns out it was super…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/62Wx6JeKaZl94PKCrGAn0c"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Mo"
published: "2025-04-18T23:58:04.189423Z"
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# Got this guy from Trader Joe’s a couple weeks ago and noticed it was…

_Posted by Mo on 2025-04-18_

Got this guy from Trader Joe’s a couple weeks ago and noticed it was really unhappy so I was like ‘hm maybe I should check the roots’. Turns out it was super root bound so I repotted it! Hopefully it’s gonna be way happier now

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## 4 comments

### NamasteWithMyPlants commented on 2025-04-19

What is the name of the vine plant behind the money plant?

#### Basil replied on 2025-04-19

hoya burtoniae or possibly bilobata

#### Mo replied on 2025-04-19

It is a Hoya Burtoniae!

### max commented on 2025-04-19

i recently repotted my money plant into a bigger container and it immediately started pushing out new shoots and leaves. give it a few days and this baby will show you how grateful it is!

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