Pygmy date palm repot help!!! Roots are so hard to entangle ! I got this from Costco and I wanted to treat and repot with fresh soil but the roots are so hard to entangle . What do I do ? I feel like if I keep going I’m gonna damage the roots
Hi Jessica. There is a video on YouTube by: garden grow good ‘How to Root Prune a Pot-bound Palm Using a Secret Weapon’. Check it out. Might be helpful in this situation.
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1 like Np.. I’ve seen the video before so went to look for it. I know it seems drastic so you may not want to do it. It’s perfect time of year for such a task if you do. I have personally done this to not all but some of my plants that I know can handle it (even cactus). Of course everyone’s environment and care is different so I am not sure what effect it will have for you but I would tell you honestly to go with your gut.
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untangling roots results in root damage even if you’re super careful, so expect the plant to be stressed after this type of repot. i would turn the outdoor hose on jet and use the water pressure to untangle the roots and rinse away old, compacted soil. it might seem harsh but water pressure is less likely to damage the roots than your hands or a tool
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