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title: "I got this aglaonema ruby red about one month ago as is…should the…"
description: "I got this aglaonema ruby red about one month ago as is…should the roots be above the dirt like it is or should I repot it? Thanks for the help!"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Buffy"
published: "2025-03-30T23:58:36.275535Z"
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# I got this aglaonema ruby red about one month ago as is…should the…

_Posted by Buffy on 2025-03-30_

I got this aglaonema ruby red about one month ago as is…should the roots be above the dirt like it is or should I repot it? Thanks for the help!

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## 4 comments

### Lauralye commented on 2025-03-31

I think you should repot it as it is normal for the bigger roots to stick out a little ( although they do not have too) it looks too big for that pot and I personally think alot more that the nornormal amount is showing for iit's size so i say u should repot it

#### Buffy replied on 2025-03-31

Thank you much for your help! I appreciate it🪴

### Yolanda commented on 2025-03-31

Repot

#### Buffy replied on 2025-04-01

Thank you, Yolanda. Just got it done. 🪴

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