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Aug 22, 2023 7:45 AM CST
California (Zone 9b)
Without a drain hole there is no air exchange in the soil, which is bad for the roots. They need air as well as water to thrive. Also, without a drain hole salts from water and fertilizers build up and kill root hairs.
I think it's done for and you need to get another plant and a different pot.

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