If you’re repotting your plant into a new pot, choose a pot that is 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter and 1 to 2 inches deeper than the plant’s current pot. If you choose a pot that has dimensions larger than this, the roots will need to grow into the pot before the plant itself can begin to grow. More @Wikipedia
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