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My entire collection of rare ferns got root rot after a single overcast week in Seattle
I was too stubborn to check the soil moisture because 'they like it damp', and now I'm staring at 17 dead plants. Anyone else ever lose a big chunk of their collection to one dumb mistake?
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jake_mason306mo ago
Oh man, that's heartbreaking! I've definitely been there with succulents, thinking they needed more water than they did. It's the worst feeling.
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pat5406mo ago
My jade plant actually died from underwatering. I left it alone for two months during a trip and it was just crispy sticks when I got back. Sometimes the problem is ignoring them too much. Those thick leaves hold water, but they do eventually run out. It's a tricky balance.
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wadeyoung5mo ago
People forget how much the pot matters. A small pot with no drainage will kill a succulent faster than any watering schedule. The roots just rot in there. It's not always about the water you give, but where it goes.
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