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Blueberry bush looks rough after only 3 weeks :(

I'm a bit bummed. I bought a highbush blueberry bush from a local nursery a few weeks ago. The plant has produced a few blueberries, about 40 or so and looked great when I bought it. It looks to be about 3 or so years old.

Once I got it I repotted it into a larger pot (4-5 gal) and planned on keeping it potted until next season when I have a place to plant it.

I kept it indoors for about a week where it looked to be doing very well, once I moved it outside it seemed to respond nicely but birds started snagging the berries. I netted it and now after 2 weeks of being outside, the leaves are begining to shrivel up, the berries look dehydrated, and the bush looks to be in a sad state like its on its way out.

I watered it about 3 times a week. The soil has good drainage. Should I be watering it daily since its potted and outside in this 85 degree weather? A few branches still look healthy, is there any hope of saving my first attempt at a fruit tree/bush? :(

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