Catie
My Camouflage Japanese Aralia has been like this since yesterday morning. I think the soil is too wet. Is it better to repot it into a new soil mix now? I’m not sure how to save it!
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KobygawaI am obsessed with these plants. Unfortunately, your plant is beyond saving. It has been overwatered. The main stem is turning brown which is not a good sign. I only say this because I just overwatered two of mine and tried to save them but could not. I’m sorry. So of course I just bought 4 more to try again. 😂 From my research I’ve found that they are difficult plants needing mostly some light to shade. Their watering is also difficult because they need to be continuously moist but not over saturated. All we can do is try and try again. ❤️
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Hopper HouseI wouldn’t give up on it yet. A Fatsia looking this wilted does not by itself mean it’s beyond saving, and a brown older stem isn’t enough to diagnose stem/crown rot. Fatsia japonica actually prefers evenly moist soil, but it does need good drainage and can develop root rot when the soil remains saturated. Since you already suspect the soil is staying too wet, I’d take it out of the pot and inspect the roots and crown rather than assume it’s a loss. Healthy roots/tissue should be firm; I’d remove only roots that are clearly soft, mushy or deteriorating. If the crown/main stem is still firm and there are viable roots, I’d absolutely try to save it. Repot it into a fresh, airy, well-draining mix in a pot with good drainage, and don’t leave it sitting in runoff water. I also wouldn’t remove all those wilted leaves immediately. Give the plant a chance to recover and see which leaves actually die. The key right now is figuring out what condition the roots and crown are in. The foliage alone can’t tell us that. So yes, overwatering/poor drainage is definitely possible here, but I don’t think the photo supports saying the plant is beyond saving yet.
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I will do an inspection and try to repot if there are enough roots that are still healthy! Thank you so much! 😊
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BeckyRepotting a stressed or overwatered plant adds more shock to an already fragile root system. Instead just check the roots, gently slide the plant out of its nursery pot to inspect the roots. If they are firm and white/tan, the issue is likely just temporary overwatering or thirst. If they are brown, mushy, or smell foul, you have root rot and will need to trim away the dead roots and repot into fresh, fast-draining soil.
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Did she survive? I am truly obsessed with these plants since I lost my first 2. Hopeful that you had some luck and what you did. 🤞
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Sadly she did not! I think she was too far gone, but it was worth a shot!
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I just ordered a 4 inch from BWH Plant Company and it was only $13...
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