What kind of soil is it in? How big is the pot vs. the tree? In the picture, the plant looks good; a nice, crisp green. But, if you say the leaves are going brown, the obviously you have a problem. The plant is NOT dead though, but obviously there is a problem. If the leaves are browning, I suspect you have a root issue, where the plant isn't taking up water. The funny thing is, overwatering causes it by rotting the roots away, which, as you describe, is what happened to the other ones. It sounds like you may have cut off the watering before the trunk rotted, but the roots are likely rotted. As you know, having defective roots will not allow the plant to take in water, giving symptoms of underwatering. Most people then apply more water, which aids in the rotting process. So, what to do? I personally think that an emergency repot is in line. Although early to do, it's your last shot I think. You could try the cutting thing, but if you are a newbie, as you say, you'll quickly find that rooting cuttings isn't all THAT easy, especially from a plant that is weak. Rooting cuttings relies on the energy stored in the cutting to pop roots out, and a stressed plant doesn't have much energy to spare. I'd cut off the water, and start looking into getting your pachira into a new pot, if needed, and definately new soil; one with good drainage and aeration for the roots. Miracle Grow doesn't fit this description. Please let us know what you intend to do, so we can help you out. If there's one plant that is special to me, it's my pachira, so I'd like to see yours be saved. Joe

Can you post a pic about the whole plant and explain what kind of soil you used for repotting? How did the roots look? Was the plant rootbound? It is a shock when you bring the tree inside, not to speak of the repot. Losing a few leaves is completely normal.

I wouldn't have used sand in the mix. I would transplant it into a fast draining soil such as "Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm and Citrus" potting mix. This has excellent drainage and works great for Pachiras. I would also give it more sunlight. Perhaps a shaded porch at first, then gradually moving it out into brighter light when you see new growth budding out. This would give it time to adjust to the brighter sunlight without getting sunburned. Any new growth will already be used to the more intense sunlight. I grow mine outside in full, direct sunlight all summer long and keep it well watered during that time. But it has been used to these conditions for many years now. Pachiras love as much sunlight as you can possibly give them, but they'll need time to adjust to it. Especially in such a weakened state. Be patient and don't give up hope. Pachiras are quite hardy and can pull through.

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