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title: "I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was…"
description: "I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was busting out of the pot (literally - it was split), and watered it. I added the grow light…"
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author: "Kirsty"
published: "2024-03-02T17:16:04.324223Z"
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# I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was…

_Publicado por Kirsty el 2024-03-02_

I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was busting out of the pot (literally - it was split), and watered it. I added the grow light two weeks later, because it’s a dark corner.

The soil has stayed quite wet and the smaller stalks are losing their leaves. I’m not sure if it’s transplant shock or something worse. Any advice? I’m just leaving it to dry out for now.

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## 8 comentarios

### Amie206 comentó el 2024-03-02

What kind of soil did you use when you repot it?

#### Kirsty respondió el 2024-03-02

Potting soil with added perlite :)

### Mullein comentó el 2024-03-02

I would repot it with even more perlite or any additives that improve drainage/add air pockets (sand, pumice, lava rocks, even leca). I typically don’t recommend repotting again so soon, but I’ve found that ZZs are VERY sensitive to staying wet. They really want to be able to dry out

#### Kirsty respondió el 2024-03-02

Thanks! I’ll pick up some extra drainage and repot asap.

#### Amie206 respondió el 2024-03-02

Great advice from Mullein! Exactly why I asked what you’d repotted in. My zz is in a more cactus like substrate very little soil with a lot of pumice, perlite and sand.

#### Mullein respondió el 2024-03-02

Awesome. Sending growing vibes to your ZZ! They really are wonderful low-maintenance plants once soil type and watering is dialed in

#### Kirsty respondió el 2024-03-03

I repotted today and lost a lot of roots and one rhizome to rot. Still plenty of healthy roots and rhizomes, though. Hopefully the new medium will keep it drier and happier.

### Pierre comentó el 2024-03-03

gorgeous plant!

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