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title: "I just repotted this girl a couple weeks ago from a shallow 4 to a…"
description: "I just repotted this girl a couple weeks ago from a shallow 4 to a deeper 6. These roots are bulging out the sides and poking out the drain holes already!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/JW7Y9Ltpb4YX5SEIFbih1m"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Mel"
published: "2026-04-13T17:12:52.693215Z"
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# I just repotted this girl a couple weeks ago from a shallow 4 to a…

_Posted by Mel on 2026-04-13_

I just repotted this girl a couple weeks ago from a shallow 4 to a deeper 6. These roots are bulging out the sides and poking out the drain holes already!

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QVtI6Ufhp-w-W2kfLn1ERQAjwRBKj7qlnO-W4H4S_3k/uM8_J7ZKSN-6z6l2zWW0TA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QVtI6Ufhp-w-W2kfLn1ERQAjwRBKj7qlnO-W4H4S_3k/fHsM8T8cT0CyMfmul_MNrA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QVtI6Ufhp-w-W2kfLn1ERQAjwRBKj7qlnO-W4H4S_3k/HMRVG6_7QfepoDduURtx_g.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-04-13

Wow it looks like you need to repot it again. But i would wait a few months before you do it again.

#### Mel replied on 2026-04-13

For sure, its not root bound by any means, Im just shocked how fast its growing!

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