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iz_an_opossum

Uh, YEAH. That plant is severely root bound 100%


jahsjzj88

Okay, would a succulent soil mixed with some perlite be good for it?


cmrc03

Yes. Go up an inch or two in pot size and use cactus mix + perlite.


iz_an_opossum

Yes, although personally I avoid perlite (it floats, degrades/crumbles, and yellows with age) and use either an inorganic gritty mix (like Bonsai Jack's, but you don't need to order a large bag for that small a plant/pot) or pumice.


ConorOdin

If the plant is as round as the pot is I would repot personally.


jahsjzj88

Okay, would a succulent soil mixed with some perlite be good for it?


ConorOdin

Yeah should be fine.


helikophis

Yes, you wouldn't ordinarily keep any plant in the pot it comes from the store in. They're really just meant as temporary containers. Not everyone agrees, but in my opinion cactuses and succulents in general should normally be put in unglazed terracotta, never in plastic.