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title: "My plants need a repot, can I put a 3.5 in potted plant into a 6” pot…"
description: "My plants need a repot, can I put a 3.5 in potted plant into a 6” pot without it causing issues or is that too big? I get so nervous when it’s time to repot"
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author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2026-03-18T18:42:50.683999Z"
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# My plants need a repot, can I put a 3.5 in potted plant into a 6” pot…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2026-03-18_

My plants need a repot, can I put a 3.5 in potted plant into a 6” pot without it causing issues or is that too big? I get so nervous when it’s time to repot

## 5 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-03-18

Depends on the plant! What we working with?

#### Freedomskai replied on 2026-03-18

Obsidian/Black Forest begonia!

### Trevor commented on 2026-03-18

Usually go up by 2”

#### Day replied on 2026-03-19

agreed ^

#### Freedomskai replied on 2026-03-20

Thank you! Just repotted and I think two inches is perfect :)

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