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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 28, 2022
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    These plants are almost unkillable with the exception of overwatering. This will make quick work of the plant. Be sure to let it dry out, very thoroughly, between waterings. This plant will tolerate drought conditions, quite well.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/chinese-evergreen/chinese-evergreen-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 24, 2024
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    I think that the pot size is fine. Good watering practice will be the way forward. It sounds like the soil was just staying too wet for too long. They need moist soil, but it needs to dry out at least 1/3 of the way down into the container between waterings, and don't let it dry out too much past that. I wouldn't go by a schedule, since this will change as it ages. Just feel down into the soil, or use a soil moisture meter.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/chinese-evergreen/chinese-evergreen-plants.htm

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