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title: "I was given a lemon tree in a solo cup lol Can I just repot into well…"
description: "I was given a lemon tree in a solo cup lol Can I just repot into well draining pot ?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Fv6moAawGZXeaCusIprjvH"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "ShyLee"
published: "2025-07-20T21:08:28.614847Z"
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# I was given a lemon tree in a solo cup lol Can I just repot into well…

_Posted by ShyLee on 2025-07-20_

I was given a lemon tree in a solo cup lol  
Can I just repot into well draining pot ?

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## 2 comments

### 9s commented on 2025-07-20

Yes but don’t remove the old soil and disturb the roots. They also prefer water retentive soil, not fast draining.

#### ShyLee replied on 2025-07-23

Thank you

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