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.