When transplanting my succulents, do I need a deep pot to put them in or a real shallow pot?

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@theloveofplants · Answer

Hi Lynn! That is a great question! I would go with a really shallow pot (especially if you are propagating the succulent). Are you propagating the succulent or just wanting to change the pot?

@Momof83ans · Answer

Hi, you shouldn’t need anything deeper than two inches bigger than the root ball. I don’t know that succulents have really dense roots so shallow would work. This might be helpful: https://youtu.be/f8nsXcxySig?si=n83yNeV4lLR7VmvA

@theloveofplants · Answer

Lynn, it’s always good to base your pot size on the size of the root ball, not the size of the plant. I agree with @Momof83ans - the pot does not need to be really deep.

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