Peeking Roots

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jsimcha

Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #1

Are little peaking roots at the bottom of a soil pot a problem?
If so, what to do?

 

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TaylorG22

Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #2

transplant into a bigger pot asap.

 

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jsimcha

Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #3

I heard you just water allow the run-off to sit on the bottom...? what do you think?

 

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TaylorG22

Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #4

im sure that would work.
but i would definately get a bigger pot.
so the roots can keep it growing.

 

taint

Well-Known Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #5

Normal,nothing to worry about unless the plants actually showing signs of stress from being root-bound.

 

gesuskhrist

Active Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #6

transplant to a bigger pot if root bound, or trim the roots if healthy

 

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jsimcha

Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #7

I don't know what the tell tale signs are for root bound. But it does seem like there is plenty of space for the plant to grow.

 

taint

Well-Known Member

Mar 7, 2011

• #8

Slower growth,drooping leaves that don't seem like they're filling out all the way are generally the early signs.

 

Balzac89

Undercover Mod

Mar 7, 2011

• #9

Roots coming out of pot do not necessarily mean it is root bound.......

 

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jsimcha

Member

Mar 8, 2011

• #10

So can I get a consensus that trimming them is ok? The leaves to like a bit droops but I thought that was norm?... any thoughts

 

gesuskhrist

Active Member

Mar 9, 2011

• #11

trimming some of the longer roots is fine but should be limited, i can tell you how many times iv had to trip roots that were clogging up my drainage hole. they will be fine but dont do it continually just if its causing some issue. if its just poking out the bottom the light will probably shrivel it up anyhow.