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title: "I noticed yellow leaves and immediately new it was the root bound and…"
description: "I noticed yellow leaves and immediately new it was the root bound and to my surprise, it was worse than I imagined. I'm so excited to repot but will be…"
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author: "Ru"
published: "2026-10-06T01:40:32.644975Z"
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# I noticed yellow leaves and immediately new it was the root bound and…

_Posted by Ru on 2026-10-06_

I noticed yellow leaves and immediately new it was the root bound and to my surprise, it was worse than I imagined. I'm so excited to repot but will be separating in three containers. I really hope they thrive 🙏🏼

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## 8 comments

### Anastasia commented on 2026-10-06

Good luck! 💚

#### Ru replied on 2026-10-06

Thank you!

### 🪴April🪴 commented on 2026-10-06

Fun project! Repotting is soooo satisfying to me. Good luck. 👍🏽

#### Ru replied on 2026-10-06

It really is!

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-10-06

Good luck 👍 💓

#### Ru replied on 2026-10-06

Thank you!

### Alli commented on 2026-10-06

Good luck with the repot! 💚

#### Ru replied on 2026-10-06

Thank you!

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