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Daphne Dieback from Phytophthora: Replant in a Pot, Not the Same Soil

Daphne wilting from the top down suggests Phytophthora root rot. Replanting in the same spot repeats the failure. Solution: large ceramic pot with fresh potting mix—healthy after two years.

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