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title: "My pink princess was in a pot holding too much water (I know better…"
description: "My pink princess was in a pot holding too much water (I know better now) and when I got her out, half her roots were rotted. I replanted in a different pot…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2025-06-09T00:50:05.891567Z"
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# My pink princess was in a pot holding too much water (I know better…

_Posted by Melanie on 2025-06-09_

My pink princess was in a pot holding too much water (I know better now) and when I got her out, half her roots were rotted. I replanted in a different pot with dry soil. Should I water it now or wait a few days?

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## 6 comments

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-06-09

I personally would wait a few days

### Madiii 🖤🌱 commented on 2025-06-09

Google says avoid watering it for at least a week

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-09

Oh, maybe i need to move it inside then. The highs are around 85 right now and that might dry them out?

### Madiii 🖤🌱 commented on 2025-06-09

I would just keep it inside till the roots are completely dry. Leaving it outside would probably give it way too much sun.

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2025-06-09

Maybe put outside, but not for long.

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-06-09

Mine did the same. I would give new soil. I tried to save it the lazy way and was unsuccessful. Mine died. I’d water now since you put new soil.

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