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Even if the plant appears healthy, it’s probably pot-bound, meaning the roots have grown so much within the pot that there’s barely any soil left.

But most pot-bound plants are easy to save.

“Some plants, especially houseplants, like to be pot-bound,” Cupp says.

Roots that are congested — pot-bound — should be scored with a knife and teased apart before planting.

“Definitely keep them in bright, indirect light and pot-bound,” Mr. Hachadourian said.