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Roots Circling Pot? (Rootbound)

Pot-bound plants dry fast, stunt, and show random deficiencies.

Rootbound cannabis? Circling roots, fast dryback—up-pot and analyze fast.

Common Causes

  • Pot too small for plant size
  • Long veg without up-pot
  • Air pruning absent

How to Tell Which One You Have

Roots circling pot, hydrophobic soil, quick dryback, stunted growth.

FAQ

Fix?

Up-pot, loosen roots lightly, water in with myco.

Can I flower rootbound?

Yields drop; better to pot up before flip.

Fabric pots?

Air pruning helps prevent circling.

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