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Transplanted Pygmy Palm Dying: Root Loss & Container Size

distressed pygmy palm Recently transplanted pygmy palm from ground to pot. Was healthy in ground, now dying. How to save?

Expert Advice

By palm size, you didn't get entire root system—it's severely stressed, surviving on partial roots. Container is far too small for root expansion. Move to container at least twice the size, hope it regains vitality with depleted roots.

Nick

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