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title: "Is it okay to repot an elephant ear while it’s working on a new leaf?…"
description: "Is it okay to repot an elephant ear while it’s working on a new leaf? I bought this a few weeks ago and have just noticed how root bound it is."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/64d0b1fc50fe233b1d57644f"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Kirsty"
published: "2023-08-07T08:57:32.679Z"
language: "en"
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# Is it okay to repot an elephant ear while it’s working on a new leaf?…

_Posted by Kirsty on 2023-08-07_

Is it okay to repot an elephant ear while it’s working on a new leaf? I bought this a few weeks ago and have just noticed how root bound it is.

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## 6 comments

### Plant queen commented on 2023-08-07

I would personally wait till new leaf is stronger/bigger so you don’t cause it stress or damage it while re potting!

#### Kirsty replied on 2023-08-07

I think you’re right. The roots clearly aren’t giving it trouble if it’s making a new leaf 😊 I’ll wait.

#### Plant queen replied on 2023-08-07

It won’t do it harm to leave it for another week ! And it looks like a beautiful plant! I would only repot when a new leaf is coming in an emergency like dropped pot and it broke or over watered

### 🌿Nicola🔮 commented on 2023-08-07

yes completely fine. mine was shooting out a new growth and i reported it and she’s completely fine other then a phew yellowing leaves which can sometimes mean your plant is just killing those leaves off to produce more energy.

### Katelynn commented on 2023-08-07

I would repot this now!! 🌿🌿

#### Katelynn replied on 2023-08-07

And make sure the new pot is nice and deep!

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