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Ti Plant Declines After Repotting: Double‑Pot Instead

Repotting a healthy Ti plant into a decorative pot just for looks damages roots. The solution is double‑potting: slip the nursery pot into a pretty cachepot.

If Already Repotted

Unpot, remove all added soil (especially from top of rootball).
Return to original pot or same size.
Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Why Top‑Dressing Fails

Soil added on top dries first while roots stay wet—perfect for root rot.

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