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title: "My aloe seems to have roots poking up out of the planter. Not sure if…"
description: "My aloe seems to have roots poking up out of the planter. Not sure if that means anything? It's in the same 4\" pot that I bought in...Tysm for your input!"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "StormLover"
published: "2024-11-11T18:45:49.929791Z"
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# My aloe seems to have roots poking up out of the planter. Not sure if…

_Posted by StormLover on 2024-11-11_

My aloe seems to have roots poking up out of the planter. Not sure if that means anything? It's in the same 4" pot that I bought in...Tysm for your input!

## 4 comments

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-11-11

When the roots rise to the top, I think that indicates root bound.  
In which case repot in succulent soil.

#### StormLover replied on 2024-11-12

Ty! 😊

#### StormLover replied on 2024-11-12

Should I repot now vs spring?

#### JenThon🪴🪷 replied on 2024-11-12

Ive seen they say repot in Spring, but I haven’t had any issues repotting in fall.  
When I repot, I sprinkle the roots with mychorhizzea by Great White, it seems to stop any repotting stress.

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