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title: "i have some plants that the soil is hydrophobic. any tips on how to…"
description: "i have some plants that the soil is hydrophobic. any tips on how to fix this? or would the best solution be to just repot with new soil?"
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# i have some plants that the soil is hydrophobic. any tips on how to…

_Publicado por allison el 2023-04-15_

i have some plants that the soil is hydrophobic. any tips on how to fix this? or would the best solution be to just repot with new soil?

## 2 comentarios

### tree muncher 27 ★ comentó el 2023-04-16

repotting is usually the best option 👍

### Elin comentó el 2023-04-16

Repotting, soaking the pot in a water bath or making holes in the soil with a chop stick are the best ways to fix it.

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