Hi, Trish!
Tony, you have the MAIN idea--
"This ends up being a very free draining mix that never gets saturated with water"
What ever you use must let water rush through. And be 'fluffy', Air to the roots! Air to the roots!
Photos tomorrow, maybe!
Doris, maybe mealy bugs? Look closely to see if there are little fuzzy white things at the base of the leaves. Could you try for a photo?
BLEAH!! Doubles dislike rain rather much! Double Santa Clause. Hint: not supposed to be brown!!!!!
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