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BibleThump Dr. Hexbear what do I do? Please save her, I just got her. I don’t know how to take care of children. I’m keeping her outdoors (in New England), where babies should be kept

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[-] context@hexbear.net 14 points 2 weeks ago

plants respire through their roots in addition to drawing nutrients from the soil. they need room to breathe, so if the pot is too small, the roots grow all squished together. the leaves at the bottom are turning yellow because of this, it's called senescence. i'd suggest something at least 5 times the diameter and height as what she's in now, with enough good soil to fill it.

[-] Lussy@hexbear.net 5 points 2 weeks ago

What about growing on the ground?

[-] context@hexbear.net 12 points 2 weeks ago

that's the biggest pot there is.

i'm sure there's all sorts of considerations about where's best to put it, but she'll probably appreciate the room to stretch if you find a nice looking spot and dig a little hole. i'm guessing once you take her out of that little plastic pot, you'll see her roots are pressed up against the walls looking for a way out.

this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2025
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