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title: "Why is my plants leaning ? Should I change pots to something bigger?"
description: "Why is my plants leaning ? Should I change pots to something bigger?"
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author: "It’s green baby"
published: "2024-02-03T13:36:45.664719Z"
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# Why is my plants leaning ? Should I change pots to something bigger?

_Posted by It’s green baby on 2024-02-03_

Why is my plants leaning ? Should I change pots to something bigger?

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## 5 comments

### Kentucky commented on 2024-02-03

Reaching for sunlight. Maybe move it to a spot with more sunlight or a grow light. 💜

#### It’s green baby replied on 2024-02-03

Okay should I repot to a bigger pot cause it’s in a small pot now

#### Kentucky replied on 2024-02-03

It never hurts to check the roots. If they seem root bound then go up one inch in pot size. What kind of plant is that pretty baby?

#### It’s green baby replied on 2024-02-03

cherokee wax bean

#### Kentucky replied on 2024-02-03

Yum!

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