Soil Root bound
Roots coming out of the pot
Roots come out of the drainage holes and spiral around the inside of the pot.
Also called: pot too smallroots showingrepotcircling roots
Severity
Keep an eye on it
Deal with it this week, before it spreads.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Soil
Tired, compacted or cramped soil holds the whole plant back.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
A root that reaches the side of the pot does not stop: it runs along, turns, and ends up coiling around itself.
Full diagnosis
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Causes and fixes
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Causes and fixes
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