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title: "Hi! Just wondering about different plants and how root bound they…"
description: "Hi! Just wondering about different plants and how root bound they like to be? Begonia (I have a ferox), and philos, and citrus trees? Typically I try to let my…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Macie"
published: "2025-05-21T14:00:58.151007Z"
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# Hi! Just wondering about different plants and how root bound they…

_Posted by Macie on 2025-05-21_

Hi! Just wondering about different plants and how root bound they like to be? Begonia (I have a ferox), and philos, and citrus trees? Typically I try to let my plants get root bound decently before up potting because I used to be a chronic overwaterer. I know I could look this up just wanted to see what peoples personal experiences were! These plants are in an east facing window but supplemented with a grow light.

## 1 comment

### zollol commented on 2025-05-21

Alot of people on here seem to be terrified of having root-bound plants, and blame it for all blemishes and dying leaves, but personally i dont care at all, i think its good for them! Im also the kind of person who cuts off roots like a madwoman and doesnt bother to untangle them before repotting, so maybe im biased.

Maybe its because i use moss as substrate, which is much airier than dirt so my roots dont suffocate. Maybe its because i only keep pothos and monsteras that love tight pots. Maybe its maybelline.

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