Will a Pot Bound Plant Die?
As Roots Take over the Interior Space of the Container, Little Room Is Left for Soil to Hold Water, Which May Lead to Root Death. Allowing Root-Bound Plants to...
As roots take over the interior space of the container, little room is left for soil to hold water, which may lead to root death. Allowing root-bound plants to continue to grow in this fashion will not only stunt the plant's growth, but also it can bring about the plant's overall demise.
How do you fix a rootbound plant?
- Gently trim the roots that have grown through the drainage hole.
- Carefully remove your plant from its pot.
- “Tease” the roots of your plant by gently loosening them with your fingers or a small knife.
- Move your plant to a new pot with fresh potting soil.
- Water and watch it thrive.
Will a plant die if its pot bound?
When plants are pot-bound, roots that should be growing outward from the bottom and sides of the plant are forced to grow in a circular fashion, following the shape of the container. Those roots will eventually form a tight mass that will overwhelm the pot, potting medium, and eventually strangle the plant.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
