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title: "got roots poking out the bottom, my polka dot plant will be fine…"
description: "got roots poking out the bottom, my polka dot plant will be fine right?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "joyce"
published: "2025-09-20T17:22:03.381087Z"
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# got roots poking out the bottom, my polka dot plant will be fine…

_Posted by joyce on 2025-09-20_

got roots poking out the bottom, my polka dot plant will be fine right?

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## 4 comments

### Don commented on 2025-09-20

I think its looking for more nutrients u might need to repot

### EllenLikesPlants commented on 2025-09-20

Fine for a bit since it’s not much but a new pot would be wise pretty soon

### Tellie commented on 2025-09-20

I would repot now before winter comes.

### joyce commented on 2025-09-21

i checked and my plant was rootbound!! thank you to those who replied :))

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