Cephalotus 'Hummer's Giant' Root Rot After Repotting

Weylin repotted 'Hummer's Giant' in late January (Superthrive 30-min soak). No growth since. Light: 9 hrs × 3 weeks, then gradual to 12 hrs by March 21 (40W tubes). Water: distilled, possibly overwatered. Soil: 2:1 perlite:peat.

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Jacob Farin: Root rot signs. Could be bacterial/fungal. Repot again, spray with fungicide (per video podcast). After repotting, keep soil slightly dry—top-water only when top feels dry. Cephalotus prefers damp soil that occasionally dries; err on dry side.

Good Growing!

Jacob Farin