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title: "I got this string of rubies as a rescue and it’s in a pot without…"
description: "I got this string of rubies as a rescue and it’s in a pot without drainage, basically root bound, and the top of the soil is low in the pot. Any tips to try…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Arlo"
published: "2024-08-26T01:38:35.836329Z"
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# I got this string of rubies as a rescue and it’s in a pot without…

_Posted by Arlo on 2024-08-26_

I got this string of rubies as a rescue and it’s in a pot without drainage, basically root bound, and the top of the soil is low in the pot. Any tips to try and prevent losing half the leaves when I repot? Or should I just accept that that’s probably going to happen no matter what I do?

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-08-26

Repotting will add stress. I would break the glass instead of trying to scoop out the soil and damaging the root ball.

#### Arlo replied on 2024-08-26

Oh duh that’s very smart!!

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