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ˈpot-bound, a.
[f. pot n.1 1 d + bound ppl. a.]
Said of a plant growing in a flower-pot when its roots fill the pot and have no more room to expand. Also fig.
1850Florist Nov. 262 To preserve plants in luxuriant health, they should not be allowed to become pot-bound. 1895S. R. Hole Tour Amer. 100 As their roots increase and before they become ‘pot-bound’ they must have more room. a1908Mod. There is no doubt we are becoming pot-bound. 1913Mrs. G. De H. Vaizey College Girl v. 66 The red⁓brown earth..was too tempting to be resisted when she thought of her poor pot-bound plants at home. 1919[see aerotropism (aero-)]. 1925W. Deeping Sorrell & Son vi. 56 You can get many a good hint from a man who dislikes you if you are not too pot-bound to soak it up. 1966Rochford & Gorer Rockford Bk. Flowering Pot Plants i. 17 More frequent waterings will be required when the plant is pot-bound. |