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Why Your Keepsake Azalea Declined and How to Prevent It

What Went Wrong

Repotting into a larger pot added excess wet soil, suffocating roots.
Water globe kept soil constantly soggy, causing root rot.
Insufficient light indoors slowed drying, worsening rot.

Azaleas need lightly moist (not wet) soil, bright light, and a pot only 2 inches wider than the rootball. Without green leaves, the plant cannot recover.

Resources

For detailed keepsake azalea care, see:
Gardenguides | eHow

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