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Fixing Repotting Mistakes: Drainless Pots, Rocks, Overfeeding

New plant owner repotted 8 plants into drainless pots with rocks, fertilizes weekly. Undo it: remove added soil, return to original pots with drainage holes, no rocks. Stop fertilizing. Match each plant to its light needs—send names for specific advice. Panic not needed; recovery is likely.

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