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title: "🌱 Help! My plant's roots are coming through the bottom of the…"
description: "🌱 Help! My plant's roots are coming through the bottom of the planter! What should I do? Hey plant lovers! I'm in need of some advice or solutions for a plant…"
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author: "Lindsey"
published: "2023-07-27T21:06:22.842Z"
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# 🌱 Help! My plant's roots are coming through the bottom of the…

_Posted by Lindsey on 2023-07-27_

🌱 Help! My plant's roots are coming through the bottom of the planter! What should I do?

Hey plant lovers! I'm in need of some advice or solutions for a plant predicament I'm facing. My plant's roots have started to grow through the drainage holes at the bottom of the planter, and I'm not quite sure how to handle this situation. 🌿

Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm worried that the roots growing out of the bottom might be hindering the plant's growth or causing other issues. What steps should I take to address this problem and ensure my plant stays healthy and happy?

Here are a few questions I have:

1️⃣ Should I repot the plant into a larger pot to give the roots more space to grow? Or is there another solution? I like the plants current size.

2️⃣ Would it be beneficial to trim or prune the roots that are coming out of the drainage holes, or is that too risky?

3️⃣ What signs should I look out for to determine if the roots are causing any harm to the plant?

4️⃣ Are there any preventative measures or tips I can follow to prevent this from happening again in the future?

I would greatly appreciate any advice, tips, or personal experiences you can share regarding this issue. I want to make sure I provide the best care for my plant and keep it thriving! Thank you in advance for your help! 🌿💚

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## 1 comment

### Plants\&theirMediums commented on 2023-07-27

Is she in a self watering pot? Looks like it to me. If she is then don’t worry! She’s just taking advantage of that reservoir! Some of my plants have roots in their reservoir and if anything it increases growth! As long as your not seeing signs of being root bound (stunted growth, yellow leaves) then your fine! Expect a happy plant!

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