How much will a small pot inhibit growth?

[KIMJONGIL]

I have a plant in a pot that it's starting to out grow, and I was wondering how much the pot would inhibit it's growth potential. Does anyone know?

KIMJONGIL Reviewed by KIMJONGIL on 01-08-2011. How much will a small pot inhibit growth? I have a plant in a pot that it's starting to out grow, and I was wondering how much the pot would inhibit it's growth potential. Does anyone know? Rating: 5

[WashougalWonder]

There is not a definite point when it becomes damaging/stunting. Once the plant cannot get enough water it will start to stunt. Remember what you see above the top of the pot has a distinct partner in the root system......all scrunched together.

Generally I judge time to change pots as: When the pot consumes 1/2 of it's size in water every day, (being dry the next day), it is time to enlarge pot.

[KIMJONGIL]

Cool thanks, that's actually really good advice.


Oh and by the way. What if I start flowering her while she's still a little small. Do the roots stop growing when you start flowering?

[GaGrown]

Cool thanks, that's actually really good advice.


Oh and by the way. What if I start flowering her while she's still a little small. Do the roots stop growing when you start flowering?

No.. The roots still grow.. I start in small pots and transplant right before I flower. Within a week you see what kinda favor you did for your plant! They will LOVE you!:thumbsup::jointsmile::stoned:

[emilya]

There is not a definite point when it becomes damaging/stunting. Once the plant cannot get enough water it will start to stunt. Remember what you see above the top of the pot has a distinct partner in the root system......all scrunched together.

Generally I judge time to change pots as: When the pot consumes 1/2 of it's size in water every day, (being dry the next day), it is time to enlarge pot.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

ooo... a definite keeper in the old grow log notes for this girl! I like rules that I can follow. Thank you WW.

Emmie