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title: "Is it possible that a plant comes in too big of a pot for its size…"
description: "Is it possible that a plant comes in too big of a pot for its size roots?? I bought an Ivy a few months ago in a 4 in pot but her soil took forever to dry and…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2023-09-16T22:57:44.879Z"
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# Is it possible that a plant comes in too big of a pot for its size…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2023-09-16_

Is it possible that a plant comes in too big of a pot for its size roots?? I bought an Ivy a few months ago in a 4 in pot but her soil took forever to dry and it developed brown edges. I took it out and the plant barely has roots? Like they’re so tiny! I put it in a 2 in pot, so I hope that’s the right move

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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-17

It happens when the seller rushes the plant to a larger pot to get a higher selling price. Downgrading to a smaller pot is the right move or the roots could struggle in water logged soil.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-09-17

Ugh that’s awful! I’m glad I listened to my instincts then. Thank you!

### jedijae commented on 2023-09-17

I had the same thing happen to my gold Ivy so I’m keeping it in a 2 inch for the rest of the year. I thought I was hurting it taking it out, but it’s thriving more now.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-09-17

Glad to hear it’s doing better!!

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