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May 20, 2022 - 02:38 PM
It's important to note that if your plant is not root bound, trimming isn't necessary. It's also not necessary if the new pot is a lot bigger than the old one (i.e. if the new pot is 2" or more larger than the old pot, you won't need to trim the roots).
When you go to repot your happy bean plant, check the roots before knocking off any soil. If you see mostly roots and only a little soil, your plant is root bound. Happy bean plant can tolerate being root bound so this isn't a big deal, but trimming the roots will encourage their growing into new soil in a new pot.
Get a pair of shears or sturdy scissors and sterilize them by dipping them in isopropyl alcohol (this will help prevent disease). Then remove as much soil from the mass of roots as you can. Then use the shears to cut the roots back, starting at their tips. You won't need to cut them very short so don't get too zealous in your cutting.
When you go to repot your happy bean plant, check the roots before knocking off any soil. If you see mostly roots and only a little soil, your plant is root bound. Happy bean plant can tolerate being root bound so this isn't a big deal, but trimming the roots will encourage their growing into new soil in a new pot.
Get a pair of shears or sturdy scissors and sterilize them by dipping them in isopropyl alcohol (this will help prevent disease). Then remove as much soil from the mass of roots as you can. Then use the shears to cut the roots back, starting at their tips. You won't need to cut them very short so don't get too zealous in your cutting.
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