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title: "OK my ZZ had a couple branches that were loose so I figured something…"
description: "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…"
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author: "Doll"
published: "2024-01-30T19:46:17.747871Z"
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# OK my ZZ had a couple branches that were loose so I figured something…

_Posted by Doll on 2024-01-30_

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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## 6 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-01-30

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

### SnappityWhizBang commented on 2024-01-30

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

### Taylor commented on 2024-01-30

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

### Iplantevenrightnow🪴 commented on 2024-01-31

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

### Iplantevenrightnow🪴 commented on 2024-01-31

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

### Doll commented on 2024-02-01

Thank you everyone 🤍🪴

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