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title: "Hmm. Do you think the roots got lost in the pot? This species is…"
description: "Hmm. Do you think the roots got lost in the pot? This species is known for long roots, but… I trimmed them in half and gave the plant a shorter, wider pot. The…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/658473598631fa7625dcaf64"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Dave_opuntiaface"
published: "2023-12-21T17:18:17.979Z"
language: "en"
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# Hmm. Do you think the roots got lost in the pot? This species is…

_Posted by Dave\_opuntiaface on 2023-12-21_

Hmm. Do you think the roots got lost in the pot? This species is known for long roots, but…

I trimmed them in half and gave the plant a shorter, wider pot. The main root ball looked like a fortress, which gives me hope this one will grow. I still feel clueless on this species, tbh.

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