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单词 pot-bound
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Definition of pot-bound in English:

pot-bound

adjective
  • (of a plant) having roots which fill the flowerpot, leaving no room for them to expand.

    pelargoniums seem to flower better when pot-bound
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Look for a grass that has colorful foliage and is not too dense, which indicates that the plant has already become pot-bound and might be difficult to establish if planted.
    • Skip these pot-bound plants because the roots will be torn off during transplanting, and could cause a major set-back.
    • Holiday cacti like to be slightly pot-bound and are usually repotted every 3 or 4 years.
    • Loosen the roots of pot-bound nursery plants before planting them in the garden.
    • If the plant has been in the container all season, you can bet it's pot-bound.
 
 

Definition of pot-bound in US English:

pot-bound

adjectiveˈpɑtbaʊndˈpätbound
  • (of a plant) having roots which fill the flowerpot, leaving no room for them to expand.

    pelargoniums seem to flower better when pot-bound
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Skip these pot-bound plants because the roots will be torn off during transplanting, and could cause a major set-back.
    • Look for a grass that has colorful foliage and is not too dense, which indicates that the plant has already become pot-bound and might be difficult to establish if planted.
    • Holiday cacti like to be slightly pot-bound and are usually repotted every 3 or 4 years.
    • Loosen the roots of pot-bound nursery plants before planting them in the garden.
    • If the plant has been in the container all season, you can bet it's pot-bound.
 
 
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