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title: "I’m trying to repot my root-bound scindapsus since it started…"
description: "I’m trying to repot my root-bound scindapsus since it started yellowing all over. When I re-pot, do I need to untangle all of the roots? Or just put in a…"
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author: "Lo"
published: "2025-12-06T20:29:51.824287Z"
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# I’m trying to repot my root-bound scindapsus since it started…

_Posted by Lo on 2025-12-06_

I’m trying to repot my root-bound scindapsus since it started yellowing all over. When I re-pot, do I need to untangle all of the roots? Or just put in a larger pot with fresh soil? I’ve been trying by spraying and soaking but it’s not really working.

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## 4 comments

### YinDeezy commented on 2025-12-06

I would just put it in the pot and let the plant do its thing. Messing with the roots can stress the plant which you want to keep to a minimum when repotting.

### harper commented on 2025-12-06

i'd just massage them a little to loosen em up, but you don't need to untangle them. just do your best to gently loosen them and put soil around them. roots are smart and will find their way through the new soil. :)

### plantgeek commented on 2025-12-06

loosen them up a little, but unless you have root rot i would not advise trying to detangle them. it's stressful for the plant

#### Lo replied on 2025-12-07

I 100% stressed my plant today 🤣

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