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title: "I’d like to put these two new plants in these two plant pots. But are…"
description: "I’d like to put these two new plants in these two plant pots. But are the pots too big?"
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published: "2026-08-23T00:30:57.665951Z"
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# I’d like to put these two new plants in these two plant pots. But are…

_Posted by Plantingsherry on 2026-08-23_

I’d like to put these two new plants in these two plant pots. But are the pots too big?

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## 21 comments

### Buckolena commented on 2026-08-23

I would say go for it! The plants will look fantastic in those pots and there is room for them to grow into without being too much!

### Marissa commented on 2026-08-23

They should be fine they are some happy plants by the picture ! They will get a little stress and take a minute to continue growing but that’s what’s going to make them stronger and blossom more! Happy growing

#### Plantingsherry replied on 2026-08-23

Yay!

### Plantingsherry commented on 2026-08-23

The y will look FANTASTIC! I don’t want them to stay wet too long and get root rot. I’ll mix in a little extra per light and GO FOR IT!  
Thanks!

#### Marissa replied on 2026-08-23

Don’t forget to add more soil ! And yes they will look fantastic water the soil good after you transplant them !

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-08-23

They look a little big but if it has a good rootball it should be perfect

#### Plantingsherry replied on 2026-08-23

Yes a little big. And extra perlite? That’s what I was thinking too. By the way, I got these pots for $20 each at Lowe’s Just a week ago. I thought they were pretty colorful and unique for only $20.

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#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-08-23

That’s a great price, you could add extra perlite for better drainage.

### Irwin Home commented on 2026-08-23

Nope! Do it!

### •^Starcatcher^• commented on 2026-08-23

Honestly I think the pots being slightly higher are okay. Gives them room to grow bigger. you don’t want it to be small enough that you have to repot it so soon after it’s been potted already. You know what I mean?

### Kelly commented on 2026-08-23

As long as they have good drainage. Then go for it. If not I wouldn’t.

### Kelly commented on 2026-08-23

Very cute pots

### Greenthumbhopeful commented on 2026-08-23

You could also just sit the smaller pots inside them

#### PlantObsessed replied on 2026-08-23

This is what I would do.

### Freddie commented on 2026-08-23

The main reason that its suggested not to go more than 2 inches when replanting is because more soil holds onto more water, which means that your risk root rot.

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