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title: "is it time to repot? My monstera deliciosa has a small root peeking…"
description: "is it time to repot? My monstera deliciosa has a small root peeking out of the drainage holes and one peeking over the top of the pot. I know they like to be a…"
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published: "2023-06-04T20:01:23.634Z"
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# is it time to repot? My monstera deliciosa has a small root peeking…

_Posted by s. on 2023-06-04_

is it time to repot? My monstera deliciosa has a small root peeking out of the drainage holes and one peeking over the top of the pot. I know they like to be a little squished and she’s currently pushing out a new leaf, so I don’t know if I should repot!

I’m still a bit new to repotting and knowing when (I’ve had plants for about a year and still am pretty new to this)

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## 4 comments

### Joy commented on 2023-06-04

How long have you had it and has it ever been given new soil ?

#### s. replied on 2023-06-04

I haven’t reported her since I got her, about… 4-5 months ago? I’m not sure exactly.

#### Menashko replied on 2023-06-05

You could also take the entire plant out to see the roots. You can actually cut about a 1/3rd off from the bottom of the roots. Repot it and add dirt to replace what was lost.

Watch a quick video on YouTube so you can see what I’m talking about and if that’s a good solution for you.

#### anneliese replied on 2023-06-05

i don’t recommend cutting monstera roots.. i only cut fibrous roots like herbs and succulents

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