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Mini Cattleya Root Rot at Purchase: Return and Repot Protocol

3-Week Rot = Pre-Existing

All roots brown/mushy in 3 weeks? Impossible. Rot existed at sale. Return for replacement.

Future Protocol

Immediate repot new purchases (unless mix fresh).
Wash roots, remove mushy.
Avoid coconut mixes (salt retention, unknown pretreatment).
Mini Catts = notoriously difficult.

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