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title: "How root-bound is too root-bound for monsteras? I repotted only a…"
description: "How root-bound is too root-bound for monsteras? I repotted only a couple of months ago but I’m not seeing much new growth lately, should I pot up?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/iLt5a1yfRQJLvlhLknRW8M"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Lo"
published: "2025-03-27T20:39:48.332159Z"
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# How root-bound is too root-bound for monsteras? I repotted only a…

_Posted by Lo on 2025-03-27_

How root-bound is too root-bound for monsteras? I repotted only a couple of months ago but I’m not seeing much new growth lately, should I pot up?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bietQkiKSR4V9kCj5sMgm0mjb9BlrbOeMgEd5oOLxFA/lB_M1AKQRC2J2vT2HCtOww.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bietQkiKSR4V9kCj5sMgm0mjb9BlrbOeMgEd5oOLxFA/NO4JFmrQR1WvTnc_6Gn6MQ.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-03-27

yea that looks root bound because its growing around the base of the pot

### GreenLeaf commented on 2025-03-28

Repot when you are seeing more than 50/50 roots to soil. Especially monstera’s that enjoy being snug.

If you repotted recently and haven’t seen much new growth its often because the plant is putting energy into growing more root (a good thing). Once its established again it will put out new growth.

### fuey commented on 2025-03-28

Monsteras prefer to grow roots over leaves. They will grow and grow and grow roots and once they’re secure, resort to leaves.  
Except humans prefer to look at leaves over roots, so we keep them as snug as they can handle so they pop up more leaves 🌱☺️

#### Lo replied on 2025-03-28

Ok so I keep waiting and hopefully new leaves will come? When do you think the right time to repot is?

#### fuey replied on 2025-03-28

Like what GreenLeaf said, when the roots to soil ratio is above 50/50. That can depend on the plant and the conditions it’s growing in.  
It looks like a lot of roots because from what I’ve found, they grow on the outside and then work inward. If you opened it up, it would look like a root cup rather than a root ball.

#### fuey replied on 2025-03-28

This is repotting time for sure.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7SKbucSsa3x7Hc0JE52ZouSTCYSUkYi4knafwIFj7BY/tot6DTQeStuG5y3l9t3bfw.webp?size=large)

#### Lo replied on 2025-03-28

Thank you! I wasn’t sure if the roots end up moving inward so good to know.

### Holly123 commented on 2025-03-28

Wow what cool roots, that root looks like a little arm! Is Dobby hiding in there 🤪

#### Lo replied on 2025-03-28

That might be the reflection of my arm taking the picture 😂🙈

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