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MeanJean

Curious what others do with root bound houseplants? Do you "slice down the sides" of the root ball?

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  1. Penny L

    I wash and separate them very carefully under the garden hose. You have to make sure the water has a little force—but not too much. I find the roots separate really easily and you can see exactly where to trim them if needed.

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  2. Spam

    I agree with Penny, rinse away any remaining soil really well and then trim away any dark brown/black or soggy looking roots, if any. If that still hasn’t gotten rid of enough roots to go back in it’s pot then trim off the bottom 1/4-1/3 of the root ball.

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  3. Mon

    I rinse and massage very gently.

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  4. Roundshouse Plants

    I rinse and massage. Sometimes I soak in a bucket or sink for a bit just to see what will loosen up in its own. And if there’s still some tough spots, I take a skewer or a chop stick and use it to poke a hole here and there for better airflow.

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