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Silver Cypress Bonsai Overwatering Recovery: Dry Out, Vitamins, Fungicide

10-year-old Silver Cypress (Chamaecyparis?) 2 ft; was watered 2×/day, moss dead, needles brown/brittle. Diagnosed as overwatering/root rot. Stopped watering few days.

Recovery Plan

Water thoroughly once, then let dry slightly (not bone dry).
Apply bonsai vitamins only (no NPK fertilizer).
Consider bonsai-specific fungicide.
Monitor daily; adjust watering to need.
Consult specialty bonsai shop for hands-on assessment.

Key

Balance moisture; avoid extremes. Vitamins support recovery without burning roots.

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