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Why False Aralia (Dizygotheca) Fails After Repotting

False aralia resents two things: oversized pots and fall repotting. You did both—moving to a larger pot in the wrong season (days shortening).

Correct Repotting Rules

Pot size increase: No more than 2 inches wider in diameter.
Timing: Only April 1 – July 30 (lengthening days).
Winter: Keep in the same pot, in the brightest light possible.

Recovery

The plants are likely too far gone. Next time, buy new ones, keep them pot‑bound through winter, and repot correctly in April. They thrive with that regimen.

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