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title: "How do I know when she's too crowded and needs an upgrade? She just…"
description: "How do I know when she's too crowded and needs an upgrade? She just put out this gorgeous tall need leaf but she's in quite a small pot."
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Amateur plant mama"
published: "2026-07-24T20:57:54.077823Z"
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# How do I know when she's too crowded and needs an upgrade? She just…

_Posted by Amateur plant mama on 2026-07-24_

How do I know when she's too crowded and needs an upgrade? She just put out this gorgeous tall need leaf but she's in quite a small pot.

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## 4 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-07-24

Cactus and succulents can stay in a small pot for a long time but if she is pretty rootbound then you can!

### Karzdan commented on 2026-07-24

How long between waterings? If you find the soil dry within a day or two, split them up.

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-07-25

I just follow the app I think it's once a week. I'm going to start checking more often to see if it's drying sooner.

### Sylvia commented on 2026-07-25

Lovely fishbone 😍😍

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