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title: "I posted a pic of my lemon cypress that is getting crispy, here is a…"
description: "I posted a pic of my lemon cypress that is getting crispy, here is a closer look at the roots. Do they look to compact? Do I need to repot to a bigger pot? 🤍🪴"
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author: "Doll"
published: "2024-02-14T00:29:59.661679Z"
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# I posted a pic of my lemon cypress that is getting crispy, here is a…

_Posted by Doll on 2024-02-14_

I posted a pic of my lemon cypress that is getting crispy, here is a closer look at the roots. Do they look to compact? Do I need to repot to a bigger pot? 🤍🪴

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## 8 comments

### Amie206 commented on 2024-02-14

Oh I’d definitely repot!

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-14

Do you think maybe that’s why it’s dropping needles and getting dry on the bottom?

### Plant Father commented on 2024-02-14

it definitely needs a bigger pot, i wouldn’t recommend messing with the roots a bunch since indoor evergreens can be finicky. i would just trim the bottom inch or two of the root mass off with a clean blade, and let it sit and callous for a moment while you prepare a slightly larger pot for it

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-14

Thank you so much. I will do that.

### Mia commented on 2024-02-14

You need to repot

### RG commented on 2024-02-15

If the roots look like ramen it's time to repot

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-15

😅

### Tigerlilly commented on 2024-02-15

If there are more roots than soil, like your picture shows, it’s definitely time to repot it. Just only go one size up in pot. The pot should be only 1-2” bigger than the root ball. And no real need to fuss with those roots. The roots will grow into the new soil all around it. Have fun!

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