Root wilting/drying up...Help

[dounoharm]

gnats = too damp, and decomposing medium....sometimes the stuff you buy for potting in the big box stores has been kept in too damp conditions and has started decomposing, nasty stuff! always make sure whatever you use for potting is large hard dry chunks! soak it overnite, then use it to pot....after potting firmly in the media, leave it for a week to ten days then water as usual....don't get too frequent with the watering, it rots the roots, and encourages gnats....good luck!