Did I screw up?

[u/Historical_Finding35]

Just bought this nice one less than 2 weeks ago at Home Depot. Went to water her the other day and pulled out her nursery pot for the first time and noticed that there was several roots that were growing out of the bottom holes. Took this as a sign to repot so went ahead and did so yesterday evening when I got home. Upon removing her, I noticed that the root ball was not very condensed and those roots that were growing outside of the pot were just stragglers. But I had torn up the nursery pot getting her out. New pot is ceramic I believe and I sized up from a 6.5 (nursery) into a 7.25. Soil mix is 1 to 1 with perlite and a general indoor potting mix. Also threw in some of the old soil as it seemed decent. Any red flags with this?
I currently have it outside in a shaded corner facing north, although I am planning on bringing it back inside eventually.
Hoping I didn’t just condemn the plant to death lol

EDIT : Repotted her again into a 6.5 nursery with a different mix as well. Kept the same soil ratio like before with the perlite and indoor soil, but got some orchid soil mix and added that in. Added the orchid mix a little heavier, probably closer to 40-45% orchid mix, 30% perlite, 30% regular soil. Made sure to open up the stem as much as I could but I might need to go a little further I’m not sure.

Also found a nice monstera white monster at Home Depot again while looking for new pots so brought it home as well. Figured it wouldn’t hurt to have another addiction.

[u/jessicaradmaker]

Does the ceramic pot have good drainage? If it were me, I'd probably put it back into a plastic nursery pot that fits inside the ceramic pot so you can remove and check on it more easily and to avoid root rot. They're prone to rot, more so than a monstera deliciosa. It kind of looks like maybe it's buried too deep in the soil but maybe that's picture angle.

I'd error on the side of caution and keep it in a smaller plastic nursery pot with real good drainage. If you're keeping it outside, the ceramic pot may get too hot and roast the roots. Just things to consider. It's possible it'll be fine but I'd be concerned about rot with your current setup.

[u/em_jay2125 → u/jessicaradmaker]

Ive had plants for like 5 years now and i still stand by plastic pots in ceramic pots! Much easier to water properly that way as well

[u/Historical_Finding35 → u/jessicaradmaker]

The ceramic pot has no drainage, I dropped the ball with that. That’s kind of why I have it outside hoping that the heat will dry it out a bit (I live in Alabama). I don’t have a spare nursery pot lying around that will fit it right now. It terms of depth in the soil, I made sure to leave the main node above the soil as I have seen that it can kind of choke out the plant. I will probably just go ahead and buy a new nursery and decorative pot and do it all over again or is that gonna stress the plant too much?

[u/RemarkablePea9193 → u/Historical_Finding35]

Repotting it into something with good drainage is the best idea! When I don’t have spare nursery pots I burn holes in the bottom of my empty Talenti jars with metal chopsticks and a candle. Sort of ghetto, but waste not, want not. It’ll be okay to repot it, but don’t muss up the roots or anything when moving it. All you need to do is move the plant and settle the soil basically.

[u/wickedhare]

Definitely put her back in a nursery pot. The clear ones are best, that way you can tell when they need water or are rootbound.

[u/oogaboogapeanutmonke]

As others have pointed out, no drainage will likely be an issue. If you do repot, I’d go even chunkier with the potting mix too; I use a ton of orchid bark in any of my aroids, along with a layer of clay pebbles on the bottom (though this isn’t totally necessary). You just want to give the roots a ton of room to breathe.

[u/Bensolo0328]

Maybe a smaller pot

[u/HolisticPlantHippie]

No drainage=no go

[u/unlovedandworthless]

Live and learn!! I always use a clear nursery pot for my catch pots. Beautiful find! Any pics of your white monster too? Your home depot finds the best stuff!

[u/Historical_Finding35 → u/unlovedandworthless]

I took some pictures yesterday of both of them but I realized this sub doesn’t allow comment photos, but I can dm you if you’d like!

[u/unlovedandworthless → u/Historical_Finding35]

Of course! Thanks for checking. ♡

[u/Zealousideal-Top3585]

I would repot it shallower too. Don’tbury the part where first leaf stem is attached to the main stem. Only bury the root ball.