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title: "Do you think this is a sign the plant is getting too big for the pot?…"
description: "Do you think this is a sign the plant is getting too big for the pot? The dirt used to be evenly distributed around the pot but now there's a space."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/ATNV8LiBdV3xUIB7kP2nyi"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Chelsea I"
published: "2025-01-30T00:39:34.350351Z"
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# Do you think this is a sign the plant is getting too big for the pot?…

_Posted by Chelsea I on 2025-01-30_

Do you think this is a sign the plant is getting too big for the pot? The dirt used to be evenly distributed around the pot but now there's a space.

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## 4 comments

### Leaf🌱 commented on 2025-01-30

Try to aerate the soil

### Sunny commented on 2025-01-30

Remove the plant from the pot to check the roots. Repot if it’s root bound. The gap could mean it dried out too much at one point.

The soil looks muddy. Add more perlite at the next repot. 🍀🪴

#### Chelsea I replied on 2025-01-30

Thank you! Will pick up a bag

### Sunny commented on 2025-01-31

Also, let the soil dry out before watering it. The leaves will droop a little.

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