Saving a China Doll Plant from Root Rot Due to Overpotting

Oversized Pot = Root Rot

Your pot is ~3x too large. Excess soil acts like a sponge, suffocating roots. Blackened top leaves turning brown = classic root rot symptoms.

Immediate Steps

1. Do not repot—roots are too fragile.
2. Allow top inch of soil to dry before watering.
3. Water only enough to reach that dryness again within a week.
4. Switch to filtered/distilled water (high calcium builds up over time).

Recovery Outlook

If stable with new growth within a month, it may survive. If not, it's too far gone. No fertilizer, no quick fixes—just patience and dry conditions.