Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Root question, 1 by Gabro14

Gabro14 wrote:
What do you guys think about these roots? My multiflora leaves feel kind of soft (not too soft where I'd think they weren't taking up water, but I'm wondering if I should think about repotting or re-rooting the stems because they just don't seem as firm as they used to). This is my very large multiflora (4 feet tall), and I really don't want to re-root, but I wouldn't be opposed to repotting.

So I uncovered some roots that were towards the surface of the soil. Here they are. If you need a better picture, let me know what I should do - if need be, I'll take the whole plant out, but of course I'd rather not! I'm hoping they look fine and it's just an issue of the recent cold weather or maybe a little underwatering.