The sword sucker is showing signs of stress. The smallest, lower-most leaf (in the lower left of the picture) is wilting. Its petiole base is separating from the main stem. I am giving the plant sufficient water, so I attribute this development to transplant shock and the lack of well established roots. My research indicates that I could have removed some or all of the leaves to prevent water loss due to transpiration. I did not feel this to be necessary. The plant should rebound in a week or so.
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