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Doll

OK my ZZ had a couple branches that were loose so I figured something fell on it and they broke but then I realized that the branches just pulled out of the dirt and are brown and mushy. Any idea what caused this? I’m so sad.🤍🪴

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  1. Mullein

    Looks like overwatering. They prefer to dry out completely between watering. I also learned the hard way when I first got mine

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  2. SnappityWhizBang

    Yup, overwatering for sure. I use a bamboo skewer to make sure it’s dry ALL the way down in the bottom of the pot. If it comes out clean then it’s time to water

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  3. Taylor

    Root/stem rot 😓 you want the soil to dry all the way out. These guys like to get all the way thirsty before a good soak

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  4. Iplantevenrightnow🪴

    You may want to be sure the soil drains well, or the pot has drainage.

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  5. Iplantevenrightnow🪴

    This helps to make sure the roots aren’t sitting in water.

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  6. Doll

    Thank you everyone 🤍🪴

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