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What to Do With Root Bound Plants

This details the care of a plant you might have purchased and found it to be root-bound.

So you ask, if you purchased a plant and found this; what do I do???

Well, for starters; get a larger container for it. Before you place this plant in the container, you have to make large cuts into the roots and attempt to open them up. I had to use scissors and made deep cuts into the roots at four points around this root mass. I then opened up the roots as best as I could, sifting thru the mass until I was able to open up some of the roots.

Then it was repotted with worm casings and potting soil. I then watered thoroughly until the water ran thru the container. This plant will be watched for any signs of stress.

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After one month, if no stress is found, this plant will become available for rental or sale at Kathy's 2nd Chance Plants, LLC.

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