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Should I repot?


Should I move my Bird of Paradise over to the larger pot on the right? I think there's one teeny root tip coming out of the drainage hole of the pot it's currently in. Also, should I incorporate a terra cotta watering spike? (Plant looks healthy, lives about 3 feet from a south facing window in a very sunny area, watering when top inch or so is dry).

by bechingona

11 Comments

  1. blanketsandplants

    Looks like it would be too big a step up – it’s also not recommended to use these pots for potting as they have so little drainage. It’s better to pot into a plastic one and use this one decoratively (even if you still have to use a saucer). I’d leave it be for now

  2. Mama2bebes

    It’s not necessary yet. That plant is still young.

  3. ThereIsNoStage5

    I would.

    More space for roots is always nice and from your description of roots coming out the pot’s bottom, it’ll give you a chance to remediate some root circling.

    Edit: Also, ditch the Miracle Grow potting mix if you can afford to, big-box stores don’t generally sell the good-stuff in my experience.

  5. ThereIsNoStage5

    I disagree with u/Xenofontis on this one.

    Quite frankly, as a seasoned horticultural professional with decades of both field-work and research experience, what I see on this subReddit is basically a whole lot of amateur hour advice.

    It’s your plant, if you want to repot her than go for it, you won’t be doing any harm.

  6. Intelligent_Car6260

    Nah, BOPs love to be root bound, looks like it has quite a while to go

  7. LiekaBass

    BoP are taproot like plants, they will appreciate more vertical space than horizontal. I’d get a skinnier but taller pot personally.

  8. Suspicious-Yard4205

    It actually looks perfect in the current pot.

  11. MrBananaSnacks

    Big or small pot it’s up to you, just manage your watering. My bird is twice as large and in a smaller pot.

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