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Q.Potting Soil

Zone 40701 | Anonymous added on June 8, 2021 | Answered

Why does my plants get root rot after i water thoroughly thats what they say water thoroughly and they do drain is it the potting soil as i get variety of that also

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on June 16, 2021

You need well-draining potting soil. Try adding about 1/3 perlite to 2/3 potting soil. Also, be sure to let the soil dry out between watering.

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