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This is a tropical plant , aralia elegantissima, which is supposedly used as a shrub in south asia and micronesia.

The question is, how much root was there on this cutting when you put it in the pot? If there wasn't alot there may not be enough to sustain the whole plant.

You will need to look at the root structure now. There are several possibilities: the soil is not retaining enough moisture, the roots have rotted by either being attacked by some soil parasite, or overwatering. Also, the root system may not be sufficient enough at this to support the top and stem.

So one of several things could be the problem, and the only way to tell is to inspect the roots.

Could you very carefully remove the plant from soil and take a picture of the root sysem against a light background and add it to this thread?

25-Jan-2008	#4
jfecme bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Mar-2005 Location: Georgia Country: USA USDA Zone: 7A AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 326	This is a tropical plant , aralia elegantissima, which is supposedly used as a shrub in south asia and micronesia. The question is, how much root was there on this cutting when you put it in the pot? If there wasn't alot there may not be enough to sustain the whole plant. You will need to look at the root structure now. There are several possibilities: the soil is not retaining enough moisture, the roots have rotted by either being attacked by some soil parasite, or overwatering. Also, the root system may not be sufficient enough at this to support the top and stem. So one of several things could be the problem, and the only way to tell is to inspect the roots. Could you very carefully remove the plant from soil and take a picture of the root sysem against a light background and add it to this thread? __________________ Over 25 years experience - good and bad, and still learning!