Why is soil not absorbing water?
london,
United Kingdom 
I have two Sollya planted in pots , they have been thriving for a year, they now seem to be dying and for some reason the soil they are planted in is not absorbing the water when i water them, can anyone help?
On plant
Sollya
7 May, 2009
Answers
If possible knock out of pots,cos if they are root bound that could be one explanation
7 May, 2009
yes you get like a hard crispy top and a slight gap down the sides.repotting sounds about right
7 May, 2009
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Some composts are very difficult to wet when they have completely dried out. Are they planted in peat-based compost? Try standing the pots in trays or bowls of water and leaving them to soak slowly.
7 May, 2009