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title: "Ares was so root bound 😅I’ve never had to cut a plant out of a pot……"
description: "Ares was so root bound 😅I’ve never had to cut a plant out of a pot… loosened those roots up as best I could…Anywho, new home for Ares with bamboo stake…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/mKSi7jOBBX726ZyCPoW5L0"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Tila_Tequiira"
published: "2025-06-01T17:59:02.104415Z"
language: "en"
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# Ares was so root bound 😅I’ve never had to cut a plant out of a pot……

_Posted by Tila\_Tequiira on 2025-06-01_

Ares was so root bound 😅I’ve never had to cut a plant out of a pot… loosened those roots up as best I could…Anywho, new home for Ares with bamboo stake finishes. Yes, roots were harmed during renovation

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## 2 comments

### Plant Dad commented on 2025-06-01

Their root system and how fast they grow is ridiculous

#### Tila\_Tequiira replied on 2025-06-01

Yep. I’ve got one in a 10in pot that I’m dreading repotting, but it must be done. I’m sure I’m going to chop it back a lot

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