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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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# I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was…

_Kirsty님이 2024-03-02에 게시함_

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.

![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OZkauy145oYcTh559_kE6exianSqdzjtt9MdNmuSqk4/f1dfzkK_QG-SWNxbNSVVxg.webp?size=large)

![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OZkauy145oYcTh559_kE6exianSqdzjtt9MdNmuSqk4/jkLlku9mQ2SBI_2D0_eoCA.webp?size=large)

## 8개의 댓글

### Amie206님이 2024-03-02에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

#### Kirsty님이 2024-03-02에 답변했습니다.

Potting soil with added perlite :)

### Mullein님이 2024-03-02에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

#### Kirsty님이 2024-03-02에 답변했습니다.

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

#### Amie206님이 2024-03-02에 답변했습니다.

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.

#### Mullein님이 2024-03-02에 답변했습니다.

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

#### Kirsty님이 2024-03-03에 답변했습니다.

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.

### Pierre님이 2024-03-03에 댓글을 남겼어요.

gorgeous plant!

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