I purchased a few new schlums in November and repotted them since they arrived not potted (not really bare root either, some soil was still attached). I did not completely bare root them because they were blooming but rinsed as much soil off as would come easily. Anyway, potted in 5:1:1 mix and thought they were doing fine. A piece of Outono Brazil broke off when I was moving the plant to a different area and I thought nothing of it. I went to water the plant today and the base was shriveled. So I am trying to save the segments I have left. Placed in small pot in 5:1:1 mix.

Then when I was watering Christmas Flame a large piece broke off of it. This is the second piece that I had break from this one. The first broke when I was replanting it. I tried to root it and it did not take. I have never had so many problems with schlums before. I rarely lose any that I root. I have never potted schlums in 5:1:1 before but my lipstick and peace lily love it.

So any help would be appreciated. Below is a picture of the plants after replanting. I should have taken a photo of the Outono after it shriveled but I just saved the segments and threw the rest away. I will take a photo of Christmas Flame today and post here. Samba Brazil potted in the same way appears fine.

Outono Brazil before loss{{gwi:472150}}

Christmas Flame before recent branch loss{{gwi:472152}}