soil looks bone dry .. where is the mulch.... spray was a waste of money and time were they root bound from the pot... did you untangle the roots.. did you amend the soil. [never] ..... do you ever water deeply thru the root zone???? did you add fert in the planting hole [never] ???? it is planted 3 to 5 feet too close to the wood fence ... ken

CHEMICALS USED IN PULP & PAPER MANUFACTURING AND COATING Common NameChemical NameChemical FormulaUsed ForSpecific DensityOther CharacteristicsAgalite or TalcSilicate of MagnesiaMgO-32%, SiO2-62%It gives paper a greasy or soapy feel. and enables it to take a high finish.2.6 - 2.8A natural fibrous form of talc, gray in color.AKDAlkyl Ketene Dimer Sizing AlumSulfate of AluminaAl2(SO4)3.18H2OFor alkaline sizing along with Rosin1.62 AlbarineNatural Sulfate of LimeCaSO4.2H2O - 100%A calcium salt that is used for a variety of purposes including: building materials.2.4 Ammonium Zirconium Carbonate(AZC)Ammonium Zirconium CarbonateCH2O3NH3ZrUsed as in-solubilizer, crosslinker & hardener1.36AZC is a clear, usually colorless solution, having an odor of ammonia and a pH of approximately 9.5. As a carbonate, it will react with acids, and so should not be used in coating systems below pH 7. In storage, it is stable for up to six months.AnthraquinoneAnthraquinoneC14H8O2Added to white liquor (alkaline cooking liquor) to improve pulp yield and to increase the rate of delignification.1.44yellow crystalline powderAnti-Foam/Defoamer To prevent foam (anti-foam) or to destroy it once it has formed (defoamer). Surface active, but highly insoluble in water.AsbestineSilicate of MagnesiaMgO-32%, SiO2-62%It is used as a loading agent in paper manufacture, particularly for blotting papers and board.2.6 - 2.8A mineral compound of almost pure fibrous magnesium silicate, which possesses physical characteristics between those of talc and asbestos.APEAlkylphenol EthoxylatesCH3(CH2)n(C6H4) (OCH2CH2)m-OHUsed as cleaning agents or surfactants ASAAlkenyl Succinic Anhydride Sizing Barium SulfateBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as a pigment4.2-4.5White insoluble powder.BarytesBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as filler4.2-4.5 Blanc FixeBarium SulfateBaSO4 - 100%Used as a base for watercolor pigments and as a filler in paper.4.2-4.5Powdered barium sulfateCaseinA milk phosphoprotein Binder or adhesive in coating formulation CMCCarboxy Methyl Cellulose Sizing Caustic Lye or Caustic Soda or LyeSodium HydroxideNaOHPulping and to maintain pH Chalk (Precipitated)Precipitated Calcium CarbonateCaCO3 - 100%Filler particularly with acidic sizing coating pigment2.7-2.9High Brightness & OpacityChalk (French or Spanish)Silicate of Magnesia4MgO+5SiO2+H2O; MgO - 33%; SiO262% 2.6-2.9A soft white compact talcChina Clay, KaolinHydrated Silicate of AluminaAl2O3-40%; SiO2-46%; H2O-13%Filler, Coating2.4-2.7 Chlorine DioxideChlorine DioxideClO2In Pulp Bleaching2.86 Chlorine GasChlorineCl2In Pulp Bleaching and water treatment2.86 DolomiteCalcium Magnesium CarbonateCaMg(CO3)2Filler, Coating2.86 DTPADiethylene Triamine Penta Acetate Used for chelation (removal of transition metals from pulp). EDTAEthylene Diamine Tetra acetic Acid Used for chelation (removal of transition metals from pulp). Guar GumNatural Polymer Dry Strength Additive cationic derivativeGypsum or Mineral White or PlasterNatural Sulfate of LimeCaSO4.2H2OGypsum board,2.4 Hydrogen PeroxideHydrogen PeroxideH2O2In Pulp Bleaching3.13-3.4 LimeCalcium OxideCaOAlkaline Pulping Process Chemical Recovery, Bleaching3.13-3.4 Lime StoneCalcium CarbonateCaCO3To make Lime Precipitated CaCO3 is used as Filler and in Coating MagnesiteMagnesium CarbonateMgCO3 -100% 2.5 OxygenOxygenO2In Pulp Bleaching OzoneOzoneO3In Pulp Bleaching RosinAbietic AcidC19H29COOHSizing Rosin SoapSodium AbietateC19H29COONaSizing Salt CakeSodium SulfateNa2SO4. 10H2OMakeup chemical in sulfate pulping chemical recovery (Na2SO4. --- Na2S)2.4 Soda AshSodium CarbonateNa2CO3Makeup chemical in alkaline pulping chemical recovery (Na2CO3 +Ca(OH)2 ---2NaOH+CaCO3)2.43-2.51 Sodium DithioniteSodium HydrosulfiteNa2 O4 S2Bleaching2.20White crystalline powder with weak sulforous odorSodium SilicateSodium SilicateNa2SiO3In waste paper deinking for wetting, peptization, ink dispersion, peroxide stabilization. Starch.Comprised of glucose units linked together by oxygen bridges called glycosidesWet and dry end additive SulfurSulfurSTo make HSO3 for bi-sulfite pulping TitaniaTitanium DioxideTiO2Filler to increase the opacity and brightness of paper. Used in coating also.3.84-4.26

joy I would remove all soil from the roots and repot to better draining mix. It looks like typical peat/very peaty soil. It has some perlite in it, but very little of it. Try to get bag of perlite (could be pumice if available) and mix with C&S soil in 1:1 ratio to improve drainage. Use same size of pot. I would also use topdressing - layer of gravel, to keep lowest leaves from touching the wet soil. Not crucial, but helps. When watering, take inner pot out and let it drain for at least 1/2hrs before putting back - looks like you are using cachepot/decorative outer pot. Do not water unless mix has almost completely dried out - use bamboo skewer or chopstick; stick deep inside of pot. Leave for few min. If dry when pulled out - time to water. If not, wait few more days. I would keep it in best light possible. Most succulents need min. 6hrs of sunlight for best growth. If you don't have bright spot, consider supplemental lights. Etiolated plants will have longer and weaker stems than neccessary, become top heavy, loose some color. If that happens, it could be decapitated and re-rooted; best done in spring when in active growth.

I water her once the top two inches of her soil is dry and I keep her in front of an east-facing window. I run the humidifier pretty often as well, keeping the room at a humidity of 60-70%. I also mist throughout the day. She only has one new, healthy growth and the rest are either stunted or growing very slowly and I can’t tell LOL are they not growing because of those dry edges?! :( One of my Calathea’s was just infected with spider mites. I’ve since then isolated her but maybe it wasn’t soon enough, which means... could those issues be from spider mites?! I’ve inspected her soil pretty closely and I’ve only found a few baby gnats (yikes!) which I’ve since then sprayed a bit of neem oil solution on her soil. Haven’t found any sign of webbing either. Please help!! I just want her to get better. Thank you!!