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Ming Aralia Sudden Decline: Overwatering Suffocated Roots

Ming aralia collapsed after extra watering. Overwatering = #1 houseplant killer. Roots suffocate in soggy soil, can't absorb oxygen/nutrients. Repotting into wet soil worsened it. Stop all chemicals. Let dry completely (water only when soil bone-dry, ~10 days). Water deeply until drainage. Hope for recovery.

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