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title: "i feel this is a classic zz plant problem, i can’t get her out of…"
description: "i feel this is a classic zz plant problem, i can’t get her out of this pot! i was gonna break her up and use the same pot but not even a butter knife is…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Sam"
published: "2026-06-29T17:06:17.350799Z"
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# i feel this is a classic zz plant problem, i can’t get her out of…

_Posted by Sam on 2026-06-29_

i feel this is a classic zz plant problem, i can’t get her out of this pot! i was gonna break her up and use the same pot but not even a butter knife is helping. any suggestions? her drainage is clogged so i have no idea what it looks like in there

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## 2 comments

### Sinister Biscuits commented on 2026-06-29

Maybe try rolling her on her side over a towel? That helped me loosen up some of my plants that weren’t interested in being repotted

### Nikiller commented on 2026-06-29

If you have a massage-gun with the soft ball attachment you can gently massage the planter with that to loosen the root ball and soil, giving it a little water to soften helps too.

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