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  1. I had a strange experience with this recently.
    My little Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata, which had been growing very nicely, suddenly began dropping all new leaves and just stopped any new growth.
    I wondered if it had root rot.
    I decided to pull it from the pot and take a look.
    I couldn’t believe how hard it was to get it out! The soil was like cement! I had to use a small garden tool to dig it out and do it gently, trying not to damage it.
    When I got it out, there were almost no roots left but a very small root ball. No, they hadn’t been left in the soil, I think the soil was so hard, it wasn’t allowing for root growth.
    I literally had to chip the soil out of the pot!
    I cleaned up the remaining root ball (gently!) and repotted it with new soil, but a new brand mixed with a cactus mix. I find this is more aerated and loose.
    I don’t know why this happened. I aerate my plants’ soil regularly (manually) and have the same soil (an old brand) in other pots, with no problems. I hope I’ve managed to save my Peperomia!

    1. Hey Loretta,
      It sounds like you took the right steps by repotting your Peperomia in a well-aerated mix. Soil compaction can definitely restrict root growth. Keep an eye on it, water sparingly, and ensure it gets bright, indirect light. With proper care, your Peperomia should recover and thrive.

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