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title: "My bf accidentally overwatered my Helga ! The soil has been very wet…"
description: "My bf accidentally overwatered my Helga ! The soil has been very wet still for over a week. A few leaves have rotted off. I’ve skipped watering twice because…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/64ae85cf4122208a1229c78b"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Elizabeth"
published: "2023-07-12T10:51:59.52Z"
language: "en"
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# My bf accidentally overwatered my Helga ! The soil has been very wet…

_Posted by Elizabeth on 2023-07-12_

My bf accidentally overwatered my Helga ! The soil has been very wet still for over a week. A few leaves have rotted off. I’ve skipped watering twice because the soil is still wet but I’m not sure I’m doing what’s best ? Any advice please ?

## 4 comments

### Brandon \& Michelle commented on 2023-07-12

You could replace the soil and clean off the roots

### Tellie commented on 2023-07-12

I say replace soil. Only water till it is coming out the bottom then stop. Water when top 1inch to 1.5 is dry.

### MeanJean commented on 2023-07-12

I reported my root rot plants. Cut off rotten roots and soaked in hydrogen peroxide and water for a bit before replanting in fresh soil. I imagine if root rot has started you aren't going to get rid of it completely unless you take it out

### Elizabeth commented on 2023-07-13

Thanks everyone ! Just repotted and hoping for the best :-)

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