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  • Answered by
    Leroyragamuffin on
    September 25, 2014
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    Thanks theficuswrangler, I'd read rootrot was most likely to blame but as i'm quite careful watering it, waiting for it to wilt before watering, i dismissed that and thought blight the likely culprit.....well i have now repotted and trimmed it back - the rootball didn't look that bad so will see how it responds in the next couple weeks - thanks again.
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    theficuswrangler on
    September 24, 2014
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    Your plant looks to me as if it's suffering from root damage brought on by too wet soil. If you check the soil in the bottom of the pot with an electronic moisture meter, or test it with a bamboo kebob skewer, you'll probably find that it's quite wet. The soil should feel very slightly damp before you water again. This article has some ideas for drying the soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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