I found this ficus tineke on the Lowe’s clearance rack for 50% off, sitting in water and waiting for root rot to set in. Big box stores discount plants like this every day. Most people assume they’re “just ugly” or “too much work,” but the reality is they’re usually struggling because of how they’re being kept. I brought this one home and yes, I repotted it immediately. I know that’s controversial, but I don’t like gambling with soggy soil, hidden pests, or disease. Big box soil holds moisture f

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