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title: "My string of pearls has been in this planter container since I got…"
description: "My string of pearls has been in this planter container since I got it. But it looks like some roots are starting to poke through… should I repot? Help!"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Carley"
published: "2024-11-27T17:02:10.467343Z"
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# My string of pearls has been in this planter container since I got…

_Posted by Carley on 2024-11-27_

My string of pearls has been in this planter container since I got it. But it looks like some roots are starting to poke through… should I repot? Help!

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## 6 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2024-11-27

If you want to, it’s truly up to you. I’d go for a small terracotta pot with drainage and pretty shallow too, string of pearls roots are very short and delicate, so don’t want to give them too much room width or depth wise

### MaryJane commented on 2024-11-27

Yes you should repot. That’s a sign that your plant is outgrowing its current pot

### Carley commented on 2024-11-27

Thank you all!

### Sunny commented on 2024-11-27

You should always remove the pot and look at all the roots before deciding to repot. Roots sticking out the bottom could be roots seeking the drained water in the drainage tray.

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-11-27

Nope

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-11-27

At least wait until Spring

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