Advertisement

Advertisement

potbound

[ pot-bound ]

adjective

, Horticulture.
  1. (of a plant) having the roots so densely grown as to fill the container and require repotting.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of potbound1

First recorded in 1840–50; pot 1 + -bound 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Its potbound roots were unfurled, groomed and given a fresh universe of potting mix.

But there's also plenty of culture in Stoke which isn't potbound.

From BBC

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


potboilerpotboy