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title: "Just got this little guy, does it need to be in a bigger pot? If so…"
description: "Just got this little guy, does it need to be in a bigger pot? If so what size is recommended?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Megan"
published: "2026-07-25T23:20:30.941967Z"
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# Just got this little guy, does it need to be in a bigger pot? If so…

_Posted by Megan on 2026-07-25_

Just got this little guy, does it need to be in a bigger pot? If so what size is recommended?

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## 4 comments

### HotMessWithGrace commented on 2026-07-25

Yes. Not too much larger. You dont want to promote root rot with a pot that is too large.

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-07-26

Leave it. They like a tight pot and to get dry dry before watering again. The larger the pot, the more likely the rot!

### JuicyCactussy commented on 2026-07-26

Never assume, just check the root ball

### Oli commented on 2026-07-26

Check the root ball. If it's like ramen noodles then it's 100% ready for a 1-2 inch bigger pot. That is 1-2 inches bigger than the root ball.

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