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title: "Babar has to be transferred to a bigger pot. It’s going to be a job…"
description: "Babar has to be transferred to a bigger pot. It’s going to be a job because he root bound. I don’t want to destroy any of his roots. He is pushing outbabies…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6517f2878657a7d959d711cf"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Choc"
published: "2023-09-30T10:03:51.778Z"
language: "en"
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# Babar has to be transferred to a bigger pot. It’s going to be a job…

_Posted by Choc on 2023-09-30_

Babar has to be transferred to a bigger pot. It’s going to be a job because he root bound. I don’t want to destroy any of his roots. He is pushing outbabies for real. I couldn’t find a super large pot that was a reasonable price. I saw on Pinterest that people were using garbage cans. So now I’m waiting for the delivery of my big, red (my favorite color) garbage can. Again I’m scared to transfer him. HELP!

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## 5 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-09-30

Is that a giant elephant ear? My friend had one which she also went the trash can route for 😂 Good luck! ☺️ From what I understand, they’re pretty hardy to disruptions

#### Choc replied on 2023-09-30

Meaning he will die or he can take the change?

#### Choc replied on 2023-09-30

Yes, he is huge.

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#### Mullein replied on 2023-09-30

Oh sorry, I didn’t word that clearly. He should be able to take the change 😊

#### Choc replied on 2023-10-01

Ok I’m doing it now. I’m struggling though.

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