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title: "Errrrr might it be time to repot? Maybe overdue even? Im terrified of…"
description: "Errrrr might it be time to repot? Maybe overdue even? Im terrified of overwatering w this one. If i do repot, do i need to loosen the roots or just pop it into…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ella"
published: "2026-05-14T23:26:22.833727Z"
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# Errrrr might it be time to repot? Maybe overdue even? Im terrified of…

_Posted by Ella on 2026-05-14_

Errrrr might it be time to repot? Maybe overdue even? Im terrified of overwatering w this one. If i do repot, do i need to loosen the roots or just pop it into a slightly bigger pot? I havent had it for too long so i cannot tell you how long its been in here lol

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## 5 comments

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-14

Repot in a bigger pot. About 1-2 inches bigger

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-05-14

Loosen the roots

### Tee Jay commented on 2026-05-14

I personally don’t loosen the roots. They find the new soil and grow down into it with no problems for me. Just pot it up in a pot that is 1-2 inches larger than the root ball

#### GreenLeaf replied on 2026-05-15

Agreed ^^^

I only mess with roots if there is a reason (rot, pests, etc.). If they’re healthy I leave them alone.

### ABagel commented on 2026-05-15

I would lightly run the edge of a gardening spade on the roots in a hatch pattern to loosen up the outer roots so they can enjoy the new soil better.

This would make a really cool bonsai if you did want to remove some of the roots.

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