Hello my friends! It has been a while. Quick update: most of my plants have died! Gasp! Lesson learned: plants need good and proper drainage! Why is drainage so important? Apparently a plant's roots need a healthy amount of air. Stagnate water can harm the plant's health. This is called root rot. Once a plant has root rot it can be impossible to recover.
With my remaining plants I have propped them up on a wooden pallet with open slits, hoping that will allow more drainage and air for the plant. I may even drill more holes in the bottom of the pots.
While root rot was most likely the cause of my plants' death, it's important to remember that all plants have their own unique requirements to be healthy! Know your plants. Know their needs.
Source:
https://extension.illinois.edu/containergardening/choosing_drainage.cfm
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