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"I would agree that the soil appears to be too compact and dense and a repot will help, if it is still alive. The thing that stumps me is that the leaves look dried out and not overwatered. "

THe symptoms of overwatering and underwatering are pretty much the same. Overwatering rots the roots, which then can no longer transfer water to the leaves. The leaves sometimes shrivel and dry out as a result. This results in some people adding even more water, which only makes things worse.

28-Apr-2007	#10
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	"I would agree that the soil appears to be too compact and dense and a repot will help, if it is still alive. The thing that stumps me is that the leaves look dried out and not overwatered. " THe symptoms of overwatering and underwatering are pretty much the same. Overwatering rots the roots, which then can no longer transfer water to the leaves. The leaves sometimes shrivel and dry out as a result. This results in some people adding even more water, which only makes things worse.