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Why Your ZZ Plant’s Self-Watering Pot Is Slowly Killing It Underground

May 21, 2026 by Matthew L.
Why Your ZZ Plant's Self-Watering Pot Is Slowly Killing It Underground

A foolproof ZZ plant thrived despite months in a self-watering pot—until a mysterious smell revealed catastrophic root rot hiding beneath perfect-looking leaves. What went wrong underground explains everything about how ZZ plants actually want to be cared for.

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