My potted persimmon tree is almost 2 months old and it's growing fast, but the place where the stem comes up from the soil is turning brown. Is it serious or just a normal part of growth?
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The stem is rotting above the soil line, and the causes include fungal, bacterial infections, and over watering.
You should have used a potting mix instead of soil for a seedling planted into a pot, as that improves the drainage, and makes it less likely to get an infection.
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