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Changing pots

linzi64uklinzi64uk Posts: 89
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A little advice please. I have just bought a Passiflora Caerulea. I am aware that it is a climber and can grow rapidly which is why I bought it. I am hoping that it will climb up existing framework (pagoda) on the patio. I would preferably like to keep it in a pot. My question is, it currently sits in a 7 inch plastic pot, which is already too small. Can I transfer it into a much larger garden planter without damaging the roots. Thank you

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  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150
    Potting on shouldn't be an issue with a small plant, it will be thankful if it's pot bound. 

    Is it already attached to your pagoda? If so, stem damage would be more of a concern to me than root damage.
    Just had a second thought. Do you mean that the roots have grown out through the drainage holes of the small pot?
    Do you have a photo?
  • linzi64uklinzi64uk Posts: 89
    Hi Kitty 2
    The plant isn't attached to the pagoda yet. I am wanting to train it (hopefully) to climb around the pagoda. The plant isn't quite pot bound but, that's only a matter of time. I have been researching the Passiflora and know it is classed as a weed in (I think South America) which is why I'm wanting to contain it in a large planter.
  • linzi64uklinzi64uk Posts: 89



    .Kitty 2 A close up and distance picture
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    I don't think there is any issue with re-potting that plant.  Many plants can have parts of their roots chopped or torn whilst being lifted and re-planted somewhere else in the garden. Even with a bit of damage, your plant would benefit in the long run being in a larger size pot.
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    Passiflora would not be classified as a weed here so there would be no problem if you were to lift a slab and put it in the ground. Much easier than keeping it in a pot. However if you do want to put it in a pot go ahead. It will need a much larger pot than it is in at the moment. 
    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • linzi64uklinzi64uk Posts: 89
    Thanks all.
    The ground under the slabs is awful, mainly builders rubble so I think I will go with the large planter for now & who knows, one day when I'm happy with the garden I might even move it or take a cutting (I'm assuming a cutting would be quite was to take??)
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