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I think it's probably rootbound. What happens sometimes is that the roots make a compact mass that is hard for water to penetrate so when you water it just drains down the sides and out the bottom without really getting any water to the inner roots.

If you want to plant this in the ground I'd take a pruning saw and saw off an inch of the roots all the way around and off the bottom.

Tony

30-May-2002	#6
Tony bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jan-2002 Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 861	Re: Should I plant it? I think it's probably rootbound. What happens sometimes is that the roots make a compact mass that is hard for water to penetrate so when you water it just drains down the sides and out the bottom without really getting any water to the inner roots. If you want to plant this in the ground I'd take a pruning saw and saw off an inch of the roots all the way around and off the bottom. Tony