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title: "I just bought this about 2 weeks ago. Does he need to be put in a…"
description: "I just bought this about 2 weeks ago. Does he need to be put in a bigger pot? Do I unravel the roots? Or just let him be? I also haven’t added new soil, do I…"
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author: "Felicia"
published: "2024-10-31T23:42:01.403759Z"
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# I just bought this about 2 weeks ago. Does he need to be put in a…

_Posted by Felicia on 2024-10-31_

I just bought this about 2 weeks ago. Does he need to be put in a bigger pot? Do I unravel the roots? Or just let him be? I also haven’t added new soil, do I need to do that as well?

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## 3 comments

### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2024-10-31

Yes it needs repotting, the roots circling the bottom is a sign of a need for repotting.

### Autumn commented on 2024-11-01

repot. lookin good!

### Linda commented on 2024-11-02

I’d repot into larger pot, smooshing the roots- loosening them but not cutting them or untangling them - just freeing them a bit. Use well draining soil with pearlite. Good luck 🍀

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