Also growth has seemed to really slow...then as im doing research for this ..i start reading about root rot.....lol..hope all is well
Some but very little and it seems to droop as well..Have you seen any new growth?
I’m not sure you can add perlite now but maybe poke some bigger holes in the bottom of the pot without damaging the plants could help the drainage? At this point I would wait until they are dry. I know it’s hard to stay patient as it feels like nothing is happening. Then use less water maybe 1/2 gallon or less and water around the edge if the pot leaving the area where the stalk is dryer.
Sorry to hear they have not perked up yet.