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PUBLIC CASE · Warsaw, AprCRITICAL · ZZ plant · Root rot
FZ-0412-J

ZZ plant — mushy tubers

Zamioculcas zamiifoliaZZ plant

Root rotWarsaw, Apr42 days
ZZ plant stems with yellowing leaves in a matte pot.
FIG. 01
Root rot
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence95%
Recovery42 days
SeverityCRITICAL

DIAGNOSIS

Total tuber rot. ZZ tolerates neglect but not overwatering. Most of the tuber mass is gone.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Repot completely in fresh dry substrate

  2. 02

    Keep only firm, healthy tubers and stems

  3. 03

    Don't water for 2 more weeks after repotting

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