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title: "Does anyone know why my ficus stem is shriveling like this? Root rot/…"
description: "Does anyone know why my ficus stem is shriveling like this? Root rot/ too went soil? Any help appreciated. Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/648cbb9793b21722691b91bc?language=it"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Laura"
published: "2023-06-16T19:44:23.236Z"
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# Does anyone know why my ficus stem is shriveling like this? Root rot/…

_Pubblicato da Laura il 2023-06-16_

Does anyone know why my ficus stem is shriveling like this? Root rot/ too went soil?  
Any help appreciated. Thanks!

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## 3 commenti

### Brooklyn ha commentato il 2023-06-16

Possibly to much water directly on the area, try watering around it instead!

#### Laura ha risposto il 2023-06-16

Should I repot now or wait?

### Brooklyn ha commentato il 2023-06-16

I would wait a little unless the pot is really big compared to the plant!

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