My first plant was a small cactus. I kept it in the original tiny ceramic pot for something like 5 years. Then i decided to replant it. When i took it out, the roots had grown completely around the plastic pot inside the ceramic pot. I was honestly surprised it was still alive. Fortunately i managed to get the roots out without damaging them too much, and now in the past 4 years the length of the cactus has almost trippled since i replanted it, and it's stronger than ever
One thing to remember is to research the particular plant, some actually like being root bound, like many, if not all species of monstera, I've seen this in my own where the smaller ones with comfortable roots weren't thriving nearly as much as my much larger mother plant that was completely root bound, I've gone up a size for that particular one just to let it get even bigger, but it was loving life being root bound in its pot, many cacti and succulents also enjoy being tightly root bound, I'm not sure why this is the case that some like it and others don't, but if you're unsure, go check with Google first before you start to worry about trying to go a size up
Well, as a plant master myself it only has to do with water levels. You want the roots of your plants at first to go down as fast as you can!Then you want them to grow bigger! I normally let my plants fully take over the plastic pot! It doesn't matter if some roots grow out of the tiny holes! When I want to plant them into a bigger pot I just cut the plastic pot and change the plant into a bigger plastic pot! If you like your plant, .... you need roots! Big bulky roots! I had a plant being stuck for ages I forgot and the roots grew like 360 degrees. I never liked the plant because because of the roots it was always growing in the wrong direction. Until I freed it and made the roots grow to where I wanted them to go! And it's not from a tiny plant 1,8 meters high!
I kinda get it kinda dont. Are you telling us to wait for it to become root bound? The plant you showed seemed close to the road of root bound to my amateur eye. Wouldnt not over watering and letting the soil dry completely before watering again fix the issue of oxygenless soil?
Exactly what I was thinking too. I have a tendency to let them dry out and water from the bottom. I assume maybe that’s why the roots sneak out of the bottom of the pot. Never thought of an oxygen issue.
I’m new to the plant life-if the soil is tough to pull/tease apart that means it is root bound? Because not many of my plants’ roots look like the examples shown in this video of what root bound looks like. These are small plants 1.2-4” pots
I agree. If I wait until my peace lily is ninety percent root bound, its foliage is going to suffer. Once you have had your plants for a period of time, you become accustomed to their needs. You know what they can and can not handle.
What do I do if I don't want my plants getting bigger but they're root bound? Can I cut some of the roots and put it back in the same pot? I haven't tried doing this as I'm scared of killing the plant 😅
Yes. Cut 1/3 or 3/4 of the bottom roots and I also loosen two vertical sections and then repot into a 2 inch bigger pot (1 inch all the way around the rootball).
It also depends on the plant. I just repotted one today because even though it wasn’t root bound yet, the pot was still to small for it since the plant had yellowing leaves
I think it depends on how moist they like the soil to stay. If they like it to stay a bit damp, they might need a higher ratio of soil to root. But on the other hand, spider plants like being rootbound but hate drying out, so maybe I'm wrong.
I'm interested in what plant that is I want one it looks to be either some sort of monstera or but with a alocasia shape leaf please what's the name of that style plant????
Dude. Your videos are confusing and weird. In the last one i watched you started by saying it's impossible to overwater a plant and then went on to explain how you can kill your plant by over watering. In this video you've started by saying you don't need to repot your plants. Then you've repotted the plant. Good luck with your videos but I wanted to explain why I've just hit do not recommend channel.
This is all a bunch of bs. Learn to water correctly and when a plants roots are visibly making contact all around the sides of the pot, you should repot it. 80% roots in a pot is root bound and will eff up your plants development after repoting. Not to mention 90%, at that point you are basically BEGGING god for rotting roots. Plants should NEVER have more roots than soil unless you are planting in a hydro-garden. ☠🤣🤣🤣
My first plant was a small cactus. I kept it in the original tiny ceramic pot for something like 5 years. Then i decided to replant it. When i took it out, the roots had grown completely around the plastic pot inside the ceramic pot. I was honestly surprised it was still alive. Fortunately i managed to get the roots out without damaging them too much, and now in the past 4 years the length of the cactus has almost trippled since i replanted it, and it's stronger than ever
I keep mine in the original pot and then place that pot in an attractive one. My plants actually survive that way- a miracle!🌸
What does that do?
@@cill231easier to take out and water, especially if your decorative pot doesn’t have drainage.
@@cill231and also, if it’s an inside plant, you don’t have to worry about water draining onto furniture, floor etc
Wow!! I never knew this 80-90% of volume component!! TYSM!! Cheers!!
I love that trellis!! And the pot, and the plant. 😂
@@whiterice7 appreciate that!
Thanks for the advice!
No worries! Any time 👌🏽🌱
Dropping plant knowledge, keep'em coming 😊
More to come! 🌱💪🏽
Good too know❤
You’re welcome! 🌱
They should have a link to purchase the pot and that ladder. So cute.
Thanks. you gave good information ,didn't know if roots stick out of pot , it don't need repotti g 80 to 90% for root bound
One thing to remember is to research the particular plant, some actually like being root bound, like many, if not all species of monstera, I've seen this in my own where the smaller ones with comfortable roots weren't thriving nearly as much as my much larger mother plant that was completely root bound, I've gone up a size for that particular one just to let it get even bigger, but it was loving life being root bound in its pot, many cacti and succulents also enjoy being tightly root bound, I'm not sure why this is the case that some like it and others don't, but if you're unsure, go check with Google first before you start to worry about trying to go a size up
I transfered them to hydro out of my travels for long periods.
They are thriving and producing babies.
Well, as a plant master myself it only has to do with water levels. You want the roots of your plants at first to go down as fast as you can!Then you want them to grow bigger! I normally let my plants fully take over the plastic pot! It doesn't matter if some roots grow out of the tiny holes! When I want to plant them into a bigger pot I just cut the plastic pot and change the plant into a bigger plastic pot! If you like your plant, .... you need roots! Big bulky roots! I had a plant being stuck for ages I forgot and the roots grew like 360 degrees. I never liked the plant because because of the roots it was always growing in the wrong direction. Until I freed it and made the roots grow to where I wanted them to go! And it's not from a tiny plant 1,8 meters high!
I need whatever that wiggly thing is omg! It looks like a snake and my plants would love it
@@pastelxpocket we make them! Link in our bio
Except snake plants. They love to be pot bound and will grow straighter that way.
Using fabric pots prevents this. The roots are naturally trimmed by air, and the growth is MUCH better.
YES,YOU DO.
This is helpful
It blew my mind when I found out that I need to think about pot size based on roots, not leaves. Seems pretty obvious now. 😂
Also don’t plant in glass bowls lol. Plants need drainage.
Good advice..i love your voice*
Thank you! 😃
Ah and I've been repotting them whenever that happens.
@@SUGA.CUB3 it can be deceiving…hope this helps! 🌱
80-90% is a lot though
The plant stand is nice, where did you buy it?
Where did you get that cool green bubbly plant pot
I kinda get it kinda dont. Are you telling us to wait for it to become root bound? The plant you showed seemed close to the road of root bound to my amateur eye. Wouldnt not over watering and letting the soil dry completely before watering again fix the issue of oxygenless soil?
Exactly what I was thinking too. I have a tendency to let them dry out and water from the bottom. I assume maybe that’s why the roots sneak out of the bottom of the pot. Never thought of an oxygen issue.
Cool! Thanks
Pleasure! Hope it helps 🌱
I’m new to the plant life-if the soil is tough to pull/tease apart that means it is root bound? Because not many of my plants’ roots look like the examples shown in this video of what root bound looks like. These are small plants 1.2-4” pots
Will take 2 plus years to get this root bound 🪴
Where did you get that holder and what is its correct name please?
Well i still think it dépend on the plant, each case is différent,
I agree. If I wait until my peace lily is ninety percent root bound, its foliage is going to suffer. Once you have had your plants for a period of time, you become accustomed to their needs. You know what they can and can not handle.
@@bhumphries1360 Yep, you speak better than me about it 👍🏻
What do I do if I don't want my plants getting bigger but they're root bound? Can I cut some of the roots and put it back in the same pot? I haven't tried doing this as I'm scared of killing the plant 😅
I have done this to one of my plants and no issues
Yes. Cut 1/3 or 3/4 of the bottom roots and I also loosen two vertical sections and then repot into a 2 inch bigger pot (1 inch all the way around the rootball).
@@marialakshmi23303/4?!?? Do you mean 1/4 cause that’s a lot of roots to hack off
Water with hydrogen peroxide occasionally. You will not see rot again. I promise you!
Water with H2O daily! And see the results
It also depends on the plant. I just repotted one today because even though it wasn’t root bound yet, the pot was still to small for it since the plant had yellowing leaves
I think it depends on how moist they like the soil to stay. If they like it to stay a bit damp, they might need a higher ratio of soil to root. But on the other hand, spider plants like being rootbound but hate drying out, so maybe I'm wrong.
I'm interested in what plant that is I want one it looks to be either some sort of monstera or but with a alocasia shape leaf please what's the name of that style plant????
Hey what is the name of that plant I love it
This is variegated syngonium! They grow rather quickly and look great. Highly recommend 💪🏽
@@secateurmebaby thank you for the reply I will be on the lookout for one!
Syngonium Albo
Whoops… if only I saw this two weeks ago
This seems like a guy got mildly educated on a topic and is just trying to make an edgey statment that may or may not be totally correct.
Dude. Your videos are confusing and weird.
In the last one i watched you started by saying it's impossible to overwater a plant and then went on to explain how you can kill your plant by over watering.
In this video you've started by saying you don't need to repot your plants. Then you've repotted the plant.
Good luck with your videos but I wanted to explain why I've just hit do not recommend channel.
a bit confusing video
Yeah but what if I’m addicted
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Its not true for the most of the plants
This is all a bunch of bs. Learn to water correctly and when a plants roots are visibly making contact all around the sides of the pot, you should repot it.
80% roots in a pot is root bound and will eff up your plants development after repoting. Not to mention 90%, at that point you are basically BEGGING god for rotting roots. Plants should NEVER have more roots than soil unless you are planting in a hydro-garden. ☠🤣🤣🤣
What is the advice
Am I the only one who don’t get it?
🤷🏻♂️🫣🤞🏻?
@@jorisoundsgood5071 the advice is to check your plants root structure and volume before repotting into larger pots.
@@secateurmebaby mm ok then ty
I need whatever that wiggly thing is omg! It looks like a snake and my plants would love it
@@pastelxpocket we make them! Link in our bio.