Cat Palm Repotting Mistake: Undo It to Prevent Rot

Why Repotting Was Wrong

New plants are in correct pots. Wilting meant you waited too long to water—not that the pot was too small.

Fix

1. Remove all added soil, perlite, fertilizer.
2. Return rootball to original pot (or same size).
3. Water when soil surface feels almost dry.

Yellowed fronds from initial wilting can be trimmed. Added Osmocote may burn roots; "moisture balanced" soil holds water too long.

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