How Can I Help My New-to-me Potted Marigold?

acquired a 3′ marigold bush that had been resting in water. looking full & healthy. gave her a small root trim before transferring to 3gallon clay pot w/ fresh soil & a tad MiracleGro*. did not overwater. 3 days later: she has withered. dry, very unhappy. i feel awful. so… not enough sun? need larger pot? watering ? SOS PLEASE

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/01/2021 @ 6:42 pm

How long had it been resting in water? It may have gotten root rot while resting. Also, plants living in water or rooting in water for a length of time have a hard time acclimating to soil culture.

If it's not a root problem, it could be something else, as described in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/diseases-in-marigold-plants.htm ^[1]

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